MAINTENANCE TEAM LEAD

Wells; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with profit sharing

HSA options

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Wells is seeking a Maintenance Team Lead to supervise daily maintenance across facility systems and rolling stock, combining hands-on work with leadership to ensure reliability and safety. The role requires technical skill, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate with planners and operations to support production needs.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with heavy equipment, welding and basic fabrication, plus a solid understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance professional
• Strong leadership and supervision skills
• Safety-focused with ability to enforce standards
• Proactive in process improvement and downtime reduction
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical/mechanical schematics

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily maintenance work orders and assignments
• Provide hands-on guidance to ensure productivity and quality
• Coordinate schedules with the maintenance planner
• Enter and manage work orders in the system
• Respond to maintenance requests and ensure timely completion
• Address team concerns and escalate issues when needed
• Perform repairs on equipment including rolling stock and plant systems
• Conduct preventative maintenance on building infrastructure (electrical, plumbing, HVAC)

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance

Safety

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate degree in industrial maintenance

Tools

Welding

Fabrication

Blueprints

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Maintenance Team Lead supervises daily maintenance activities across facility systems and rolling stock equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. This role combines hands on technical work with team leadership to coordinate tasks maintain equipment reliability and support production needs. Success requires strong mechanical knowledge leadership ability and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

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SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY

Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect care and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices look out for one another and speak up about potential risks. Together we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

At Wells youre part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether youre in operations a manufacturing facility or out in the field your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work reliability and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety collaboration and ingenuity we create an environment where you can build your experience contribute to meaningful work and make an impact.

WHAT WE OFFER

Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees health financial well being and work life balance.

Benefits include:

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• company paid disability
• life insurance
• wellness incentives
• paid holidays
• PTO
• flexible spending accounts
• HSA options
• a 401k with profit sharing
• access to Nice Healthcare employee assistance resources
• pet insurance
• additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness accident and hospital indemnity plans

Health and family care leave is available to both union and non union employees.

Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Lead and oversee daily work assignments for maintenance team members
• Provide hands on guidance to ensure productivity and quality of completed tasks
• Coordinate schedules and priorities in partnership with the maintenance planner
• Enter and manage work orders within the maintenance system
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and ensure timely completion
• Address employee concerns and resolve basic issues escalating as needed
• Verify proper documentation for parts requests and completed work orders
• Perform repairs and maintenance on equipment including rolling stock and plant systems
• Conduct preventative maintenance on building infrastructure such as electrical plumbing HVAC and boilers
• Ensure all systems and equipment are properly tested before returning to operation
• Promote safety enforce standards and maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime

WHO WERE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is a hands on maintenance professional with strong leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting. They are technically skilled safety focused and capable of managing both people and equipment effectively. This individual is proactive dependable and driven to improve processes while maintaining high performance standards.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Hands on experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment and facility systems
• Working knowledge of electrical hydraulic and mechanical systems
• Experience with welding and basic fabrication techniques
• Understanding of small engine maintenance and repair
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints schematics and technical manuals
• Effective communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to work outdoors and maintain reliable attendance
• Associate degree in industrial maintenance or electromechanics preferred
• Trade certifications Journeyman Millwright boiler DOTAC preferred
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience required

WORKING CONDITIONSPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform physically demanding work including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally and frequent bending climbing kneeling twisting squatting crawling and repetitive handarm use
• Capable of standing walking and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders scaffolding swing stages and man lifts frequently
• Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions including wet hot humid and cold weather and outdoors Depending on location
• Ability to wear all required PPE including but not limited to safety boots safety glasses hearing protection high visibility vest hard hat and other PPE as required by the task department or work area
• This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task
• Employees must follow all job related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors

Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Wells participates in E Verify and will provide the federal government with your I 9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the US.