Maintenance Technician Group Lead 1st shift

Chiyoda Usa Corporation; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Chiyoda Usa Corporation in Greencastle, IN, seeks an experienced Maintenance Group Lead to oversee daily maintenance for our injection molding facility. You will lead technicians, ensure safety, and drive uptime and reliability while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role combines hands-on maintenance with leadership responsibilities, requiring 5+ years in manufacturing maintenance and 2+ years in a leadership position. OSHA compliance and strong problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with plastic injection molding.
• 2+ years in a leadership or team lead role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with PLCs, automation systems, and robotic equipment (e.g., Fanuc, Yushin) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor a team of maintenance technicians, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities and delegate tasks based on priority and technician skill sets.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain injection molding machines, automation systems, and facility equipment.
• Monitor and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to minimize downtime and enhance efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance tasks, work orders, and equipment history.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and internal safety policies.
• Provide technical support for projects, equipment upgrades, and new equipment installations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Tools

PLCs

Fanuc

Yushin

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 2200 SR 240 EAST - GREENCASTLE, IN 46135, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $24.00 - $28.00 Hourly, Position Summary: The Maintenance Group Lead will oversee day-to-day activities of the maintenance team, ensuring equipment uptime, safety, and reliability within our injection molding facility. This is a working leadership role that combines technical expertise with team coordination to support production goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor a team of maintenance technicians, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities and delegate tasks based on priority and technician skill sets.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain injection molding machines, automation systems, and facility equipment.
• Monitor and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to minimize downtime and enhance efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance tasks, work orders, and equipment history.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and internal safety policies.
• Provide technical support for projects, equipment upgrades, and new equipment installations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with plastic injection molding.
• 2+ years in a leadership or team lead role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with PLCs, automation systems, and robotic equipment (e.g., Fanuc, Yushin) is a plus.
• Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to be hands-on and lead by example.