Maintenance Lead: Industrial Systems & Safety Coach

Apex Tool Group, LLC; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits starting day 1

3 weeks paid time off/vacation

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Apex Tool Group in Apex, NC seeks a Maintenance Lead to coordinate maintenance activities, lead a team of technicians, and ensure safe, reliable operations at our distribution center. The role combines hands-on maintenance with supervisory responsibilities and requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

The position emphasizes preventive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and alignment with operations to meet business needs, all while maintaining safety standards across the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a distribution, manufacturing, or automated warehouse environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyor systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS software and maintenance planning processes.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Able to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance to the maintenance team.
• Troubleshoot and assist in the repair of conveyors, sortation systems, material handling equipment, dock equipment, HVAC systems, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Work with Operations and Facilities leadership to schedule maintenance activities and support business needs.
• Report equipment failures, safety concerns, and maintenance performance metrics to management.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with established procedures.
• Manage work orders in the CMMS and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance shop and work areas.
• Participate in after-hours support as required.
• Perform hands‑on maintenance duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic & hydraulic

Conveyor systems

CMMS

Diagnostic equipment

Microsoft 365

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or trade certification preferred

OSHA 10/30 certification

Tools

CMMS software

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Apex Tool Group in Apex, NC seeks a Maintenance Lead to coordinate maintenance activities, lead a team of technicians, and ensure safe, reliable operations at our distribution center. The role combines hands-on maintenance with supervisory responsibilities and requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

The position emphasizes preventive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and alignment with operations to meet business needs, all while maintaining safety standards across the