Maintenance Team Lead

Steves & Sons, Inc.; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision Insurance

Telehealth services

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) retirement plan with employer匹配

Paid time off

Holiday and vacation

DailyPay paycheck access

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Steves & Sons, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Department Lead to guide our manufacturing maintenance team and provide hands-on technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

You will coordinate preventive maintenance, manage work orders in eMaint CMMS, mentor technicians, and partner with production and engineering to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Experience with PLCs, automation, and controls troubleshooting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support maintenance technicians in safe, efficient execution of activities.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and HVAC systems.
• Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Manage work orders and maintenance records in CMMS (eMaint).
• Monitor maintenance metrics and ensure data accuracy in CMMS.
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints, and equipment drawings.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate maintenance with production and engineering teams.
• Mentor and develop maintenance technicians.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulics & pneumatics

PLCs & automation

HVAC troubleshooting

Welding & fabrication

CMMS (eMaint)

Leadership

Schematic reading

Maintenance planning

Tools

eMaint CMMS

Job description

Steves & Sons, Inc. is seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Department Lead to join our manufacturing team. This role is ideal for a maintenance professional with strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting expertise, as well as leadership experience and the ability to support the daily operations of the maintenance department.

The Maintenance Department Lead will provide technical leadership to maintenance technicians, coordinate preventive maintenance activities, manage maintenance documentation through eMaint, and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support maintenance technicians in the safe and efficient execution of maintenance activities.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and HVAC systems.
• Coordinate and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Manage work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, equipment records, and maintenance documentation using eMaint CMMS.
• Monitor maintenance performance metrics and ensure accurate data entry within the maintenance management system.
• Install, modify, and optimize manufacturing equipment and production machinery.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and equipment drawings.
• Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Conveyor systems, gearboxes, and drive systems
• Motor controls (low and high voltage)
• HVAC equipment and facility support systems
• Perform welding and fabrication to support equipment repairs and improvements.
• Support automation systems, including PLCs (Allen-Bradley and Automation Direct).
• Coordinate maintenance priorities with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
• Assist with maintenance planning, parts inventory management, and vendor coordination as needed.
• Mentor, train, and develop maintenance technicians.
• Promote and enforce all safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred.
• Strong expertise in: Mechanical systems and power transmission
• Electrical systems and motor controls
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• HVAC systems and troubleshooting
• Welding and fabrication
• Experience using eMaint or other CMMS platforms required.
• Experience with PLCs, automation, and controls troubleshooting preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks and support a fast-paced manufacturing operation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Flexibility to work extended hours or respond to urgent maintenance needs when necessary.
• Fast-paced manufacturing setting with exposure to moving machinery and industrial equipment.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and manufacturing conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, climb, and work in confined or elevated spaces as required.
• What We Offer
• At Steves & Sons, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth. Join a team that values hard work, rewards performance, and invests in your success. At Steves & Sons, you're not just taking a job, you're building a career
• Medical coverage with multiple plan options
• Vision Insurance
• Telehealth and virtual care services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical transportation coverage
• Wellness resources and healthcare support
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Ongoing learning and skill development
• The chance to build a long-term career with a growing organization
• Company-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance for employees and dependents
• Short-Term Disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection plans
• Retirement Planning
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) options
• Generous company match to help you save for the future
• 40 hours of vacation after 90 days of employment
• Paid company holidays
• DailyPay access for paycheck flexibility
• Pet Insurance
• Employee recognition and service award programs

About Steves & Sons, Inc.

Steves & Sons, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of interior and exterior doors, proudly serving building supply companies across the United States and supplying to the world's largest home improvement retailer. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, with manufacturing facilities across multiple states, we bring more than 160 years of craftsmanship, innovation, and family values to everything we do.

We are committed to fostering a positive, team-oriented work environment where employees can grow their careers and take pride in their contributions.