Maintenance Team Lead - 3rd Shift, PLC & Automation

HarperCollins Publishers

Brownsburg (IN)

On-site

USD 4,959,000 - 5,510,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

HarperCollins Publishers in Brownsburg, IN seeks a hands-on Maintenance Team Lead to guide technicians, troubleshoot automated systems, and drive preventive maintenance for a safe, efficient distribution center.

Role begins on first shift for startup and training, then shifts to third shift on/after April 5, 2027 based on needs. Leadership and strong automation troubleshooting are essential to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Technical degree or certification in Industrial Maintenance preferred.
5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or similar environment.
2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred.
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems.
Experience with conveyors, automated material handling equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics, motor controls, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
Experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley ControlLogix or a similar PLC platform preferred.
Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

Lead daily workflow, set priorities, and provide technical direction for Maintenance Technicians.
Coach, train, and support team members to strengthen 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 the technical escalation point for complex equipment and automation issues.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions that improve reliability and reduce downtime.
Coordinate with Operations leaders to minimize disruption.
Support HVAC, plumbing, lighting, compressed air, dock equipment, building systems, and facility infrastructure.
Assist with inspections, life-safety systems, and regulatory compliance.
Support equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and operational changeovers.
Identify replacement parts, maintain inventory, and keep CMMS, PM, downtime, and maintenance records current.
Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and service providers as needed.
Participate in emergency response and facility evacuation procedures.
Champion 5S, continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and facility improvement initiatives.
Follow OSHA, Lockout/Tagout, NFPA 70E, and company safety standards.
Provide after-hours maintenance and emergency support when required.
Complete other duties and special projects that support operational needs.