Maintenance Shift Lead: Equipment & Safety Leader

Mativ; Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & PTO

Employee assistance programs

Wellness & work-life support

Job summary

Mativ is seeking a Maintenance Shift Lead to coordinate shift direction, prioritize safety, and ensure maintenance of production machinery. You will repair and service motors, conveyors, and tooling, while communicating status to leadership.

This role requires hands-on maintenance, safe work practices, and strong coordination with production teams. The position offers a competitive hourly rate with opportunities to develop skills in CMMS, 6S, and tooling management, while supporting

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year experience in a maintenance position in a manufacturing environment.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Welding skills or willingness to learn.
• Willingness to travel between plants if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance per CMMS on plant equipment.
• Lead safety talks at shift start.
• Keep tier 2 board up to date for shift.
• Build work orders for technicians.
• Verify housekeeping and 6S in work areas.
• Communicate with production supervisor and techs regularly.
• Redirect maintenance labor as needed on shift.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical devices in operation.
• Maintain parts inventory and assist with tooling.
• Prepare tooling packets for shift.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Safety talks

Communication

Welding skills

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Mativ is seeking a Maintenance Shift Lead to coordinate shift direction, prioritize safety, and ensure maintenance of production machinery. You will repair and service motors, conveyors, and tooling, while communicating status to leadership.

This role requires hands-on maintenance, safe work practices, and strong coordination with production teams. The position offers a competitive hourly rate with opportunities to develop skills in CMMS, 6S, and tooling management, while supporting