Maintenance Technician

Owens Corning; Colfax (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Owens Corning in Colfax, NC seeks a Maintenance Lead to guide the daily activities of the maintenance team while performing skilled mechanical and electrical repairs. You will coordinate work orders, ensure safety protocols, and act as the primary link between technicians and management.

The role requires hands-on expertise in mechanical systems and electrical troubleshooting and a proven ability to lead a team in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 1 year in a lead, coordinator, or supervisory role.
• Strong proficiency in mechanical systems and electrical troubleshooting.
• Familiar with standard hand tools, power tools, and shop machinery.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily workflow by assigning tasks to maintenance technicians and monitoring quality.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with labor scheduling and project prioritization.
• Provide performance input for annual reviews and feedback.
• EscALate issues to management for complex problems or personnel concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Team coordination

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Shop machinery

Job description

Position Title: Maintenance Lead

Position Type: Full-time, Hourly (Working Lead)

Location: Colfax, NC

Position Purpose

The Maintenance Lead guides the daily activities of the maintenance team while actively performing skilled mechanical and electrical repairs. This role serves as the primary link between frontline technicians and management, coordinating work orders, troubleshooting complex equipment issues, and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Direct Daily Workflow: Assign tasks to maintenance technicians and monitor ongoing work quality.
• Support Scheduling: Assist the Maintenance Manager with labor scheduling and project prioritization.
• Provide Performance Input: Observe team performance and provide objective feedback for annual reviews.
• Escalate Issues: Report complex technical problems and personnel concerns directly to management.

Technical Execution & Maintenance

• Perform Skilled Repairs: Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild complex manufacturing machinery and production equipment.
• Electrical Troubleshooting: Test circuits and replace defective switches, receptacles, ballasts, and wiring.
• Mechanical Operations: Align, service, and maintain mechanical systems and components.
• Tool Operation: Utilize saws, drill presses, and various hand and power tools safely.

Safety, Administration & Compliance

• Enforce Safety Culture: Guarantee team compliance with OSHA regulations and plant safety practices.
• Manage Documentation: Maintain accurate digital and physical records for labor, materials, and completed work orders.
• Asset Care: Keep tools, workshop spaces, and maintenance equipment clean and operational.
• Operational Reliability: Maintain excellent attendance to support continuous plant operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Leadership: Minimum 1 year of experience acting in a lead, coordinator, or supervisory capacity.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in both mechanical systems and electrical troubleshooting.
• Tools: Expert familiarity with standard industrial hand tools, power tools, and shop machinery.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with up to a 6% company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off plus 11 paid holidays.