Maintenance Lead: Heavy Equipment & PM Specialist

SMS; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Maintenance Lead to manage Preventative Maintenance scheduling and maintenance planning at the Gerdau Steel Mill in Jackson, TN. The role requires a minimum of five years of heavy mobile maintenance experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team. You will be responsible for maintaining diesel, hydraulic, and electric mobile equipment, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and documenting work accurately. Competitive salary and full-time employment offered.

Qualifications

• Five years of heavy mobile maintenance experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage Preventative Maintenance (PM) scheduling and maintenance planning.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment.
• Enter operating hours logged from machines into JDE software.

Skills

Diagnostic and repair skills with diesel and hydraulic heavy mobile equipment

Ability to read and understand equipment service manuals

Computer & software skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to organize and multi-task

Ability to weld, Stick and Mig

Tools

JDE software

Job description

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Maintenance Lead to manage Preventative Maintenance scheduling and maintenance planning at the Gerdau Steel Mill in Jackson, TN. The role requires a minimum of five years of heavy mobile maintenance experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team. You will be responsible for maintaining diesel, hydraulic, and electric mobile equipment, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and documenting work accurately. Competitive salary and full-time employment offered.