Maintenance Lead - 3rd shift

OPW Fueling Components, LLC; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with employer contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Maintenance Team Lead in Smithfield, NC, responsible for supervising maintenance technicians and ensuring efficient operation of production equipment. This role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Candidates should have over five years of maintenance experience and two years in a leadership role, along with strong technical skills. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support maintenance technicians.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs for production equipment.
• Work closely with production supervisors to prioritize maintenance needs.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Technical expertise

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED (technical degree preferred)

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 66081

Department: Manuf. & Operations (DEPT_MFGOP)

The Maintenance Team Lead is an hourly position at OPW Retail Fueling and is responsible for supervising maintenance technicians (indirectly) and ensuring all production equipment, machinery, and facility systems operate efficiently with minimal downtime. This role plays a critical part in supporting production goals through preventive maintenance, rapid troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Lead and support maintenance technicians
• Provide hands‑on guidance for complex repairs and troubleshooting
• Train team members on equipment, safety procedures, and best practices
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Equipment & Machinery Maintenance

• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs for production equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues
• Ensure quick response to breakdowns to minimize production downtime
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment

Production Support

• Work closely with production supervisors to prioritize maintenance needs
• Ensure equipment reliability to meet production targets and deadlines
• Participate in root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce workplace safety standards and OSHA regulations
• Ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements

Maintenance Planning & Systems

• Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to track work orders
• Plan maintenance schedules to reduce disruption to production
• Maintain inventory of spare parts, tools, and supplies

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment efficiency and reliability
• Implement lean manufacturing and preventive maintenance strategies
• Track and improve KPIs such as uptime, MTTR, and MTBF

Required Qualifications

• No history of repeated or severe disciplinary action for violation of OPW company policy.
• Ability to listen and take direction by supervisory staff is key.
• Satisfactory completion of all required training programs as required by management.
• Satisfactory completion of a 30‑60‑90‑day review program.
• High school diploma or GED (technical degree preferred).
• 5+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Experience with industrial machinery and automation.
• PLC systems (basic troubleshooting).
• Electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in industrial maintenance, electrical, or mechanical.
• Experience with PLC programming.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification.

Work Environment

• Fast‑paced manufacturing floor.
• Exposure to noise, moving machinery, and varying temperatures.
• Requires standing, lifting, climbing, and use of PPE.
• May require rotating shifts, overtime, or on‑call availability.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision‑making.
• Advanced troubleshooting and technical expertise.
• Time management in high‑pressure situations.
• Communication between maintenance and production teams.
• Focus on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including paid vacation days, paid sick leave hours or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, paid sick time; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Location

This position may be located in: Americas : United States : North Carolina : Smithfield

Job Function

Manufacturing & Operations