Maintenance Team Lead - 3rd Shift, Automation + Uptime

HarperCollins Publishers

Brownsburg (IN)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 53,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Comprehensive benefits

Smoke-free campus

Job summary

HarperCollins Publishers in Brownsburg, IN is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Team Lead to guide technicians and keep a highly automated distribution center running safely and efficiently. You will troubleshoot and repair material handling, packaging, and building systems while driving preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.

The role starts on first shift during startup, then transitions to third shift after April 5, 2027.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Technical degree or cert in Industrial Maintenance preferred.
3+ years industrial maintenance in manufacturing/warehouse environment.
Prior team leadership experience preferred.
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills incl PLCs.

Responsibilities

Lead daily workflow and provide technical direction for Maintenance Technicians.
Coach, train, and support team members to improve skills and performance.
Plan and assign preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities.
Troubleshoot and repair automated material handling systems, conveyors, packaging equipment, and facility equipment.
Diagnose PLC-controlled equipment, electrical systems, sensors, VFDs, motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and automation controls.
Serve as technical escalation point for complex equipment issues.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
Coordinate with Operations leaders to minimize disruption.
Support HVAC, plumbing, lighting, dock equipment, and building systems.
Assist with inspections, life-safety systems, and regulatory compliance.
Coordinate with vendors and service providers as needed.
Participate in emergency response and facility evacuation procedures.
Follow safety standards including Lockout/Tagout and NFPA 70E.