Maintenance Lead Technician: Reliability & Efficiency

Streamworks, LLC; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

On-site fitness

Air conditioning

Uniform shirts

Employee Assistance Program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance & AD&D

Vision insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Job summary

Streamworks is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician in Blaine, MN to oversee daily maintenance operations, focus on equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and downtime reduction. This hands-on role provides technical guidance and training while collaborating with production leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, experience with electro-mechanical troubleshooting, ability to read blueprints,

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Electro/mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, layouts and schematics of electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance, hands-on support, and training to production personnel.
• Execute daily maintenance priorities to support production schedules, equipment reliability, and reduced downtime.
• Diagnose and repair equipment failures, replace defective components, and identify root causes to prevent recurring issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including equipment inspections, scheduled service, maintenance records, and work order completion.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and control maintenance costs.
• Assist in developing and improving maintenance procedures, safety practices, and equipment processes.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and support equipment redundancy strategies to minimize production interruptions.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, HACCP requirements, and company policies.
• Assist with the installation, setup, maintenance, and implementation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Work with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and outside service contractors to troubleshoot equipment issues and support repairs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on production efficiency, equipment reliability, and operational performance.
• Communicate equipment concerns, maintenance progress, and improvement opportunities to the Maintenance Supervisor and production leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Electro/mechanical troubleshooting

Blueprints reading

Measuring tools

Teamwork

Overtime willing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Streamworks is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician in Blaine, MN to oversee daily maintenance operations, focus on equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and downtime reduction. This hands-on role provides technical guidance and training while collaborating with production leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, experience with electro-mechanical troubleshooting, ability to read blueprints,