Maintenance Tech Lead - Conveyors & Automation

Capstone-Logistics,-LL; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Logistics is seeking a Maintenance Technician Lead to oversee maintenance of conveyor systems, automated sortation equipment, and building systems at our NJ facility. You will lead a maintenance team, assign tasks, and drive reliability and safety across operations.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in warehouse maintenance, strong leadership, and hands-on expertise in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience in a warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred.
• Experience with conveyor systems, automated sortation equipment, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and facility maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, assign, prioritize, and monitor daily maintenance activities and work orders.
• Audit completed maintenance work to ensure quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Train, coach, and develop maintenance technicians to improve technical skills and performance.
• Manage maintenance inventory, spare parts, tools, and supplies to support operational readiness.
• Coordinate outside vendors and contractors performing maintenance services.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and replace electrical equipment, including batteries, control stations, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches, timers, servo-driven equipment, photoelectric devices, and encoders.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical components such as motors, belts, rollers, conveyors, bearings.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and replace pneumatic equipment including diverters, lubricators, hoses, and coils.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and replace hydraulic equipment including hoses, fittings, cylinders, and pumps.
• Weld equipment such as handrails, conveyor supports, and other structures.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on plant equipment including conveyors and power industrial equipment.
• Record maintenance, repair, and equipment performance information.
• Set up and operate equipment to verify repairs and proper operation.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance personnel to repair, relocate, or install equipment.
• Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and supplies to maintain stock levels.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Time management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Reading manuals

Mobile device usage

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance/Electrical/Mechanical

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Capstone Logistics is seeking a Maintenance Technician Lead to oversee maintenance of conveyor systems, automated sortation equipment, and building systems at our NJ facility. You will lead a maintenance team, assign tasks, and drive reliability and safety across operations.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in warehouse maintenance, strong leadership, and hands-on expertise in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.