Maintenance Technician Lead

WMFHA; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Growth opportunities

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

WMFHA is seeking a Maintenance Lead for 1st shift to oversee maintenance of manufacturing equipment and plant systems. You will diagnose, repair, and optimize PLC-based controls, motors, and hydraulics, while mentoring junior technicians and driving improvements.

The role emphasizes leadership in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement with a strong safety and reliability focus. Expect 50 hours of work per week with ample overtime and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience maintaining and repairing industrial machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and controls systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation.
• Experience performing electrical work on industrial systems up to 480V three-phase.
• Leadership experience mentoring or training maintenance personnel.
• Proficient with maintenance reporting systems.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced production setting.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide variety of manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls issues.
• Install, program, troubleshoot, and repair PLC systems.
• Perform electrical work ranging from low-voltage to 480V three-phase systems.
• Develop and support preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Conduct root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Oversee equipment installations, upgrades, calibrations, and control system maintenance.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and maintenance software to resolve failures.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to improve performance and reliability.
• Train and mentor junior technicians; document activities and improvements.
• Support safety, productivity, quality, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work environment.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics

Maintenance reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Industrial Maintenance

Journeyman Electrician license (preferred)

Job description

Maintenance Lead, 1st Shift, Plenty of Overtime, $32-$40/hr

Jobot Job is hosted by: Kimberly Bartlein-Kraus

Salary: $32 - $40 per hour

A bit about us:

Are you an experienced industrial maintenance professional who thrives on troubleshooting complex equipment and driving continuous improvement? We are seeking a Maintenance Technician III to join our team and play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and optimizing manufacturing equipment and facility systems. (PLC, Fanuc Robotics, 480V 3 phase systems, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Mechanical Repairs)

Why join us?

This is a senior-level maintenance position offering the opportunity to lead technical troubleshooting efforts, mentor junior technicians, and help improve equipment reliability across the operation.

Full benefits

• $32-$40 per hour depending on experience
• Plenty of Overtime (50 hour work weeks)
• Growth potential

Job Details

What You’ll Do:

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide variety of manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related issues.
• Install, program, troubleshoot, and repair PLC systems.
• Perform electrical work ranging from low-voltage circuits to 480V three-phase industrial systems.
• Develop and support preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Oversee equipment installations, upgrades, calibrations, and control system maintenance.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and maintenance software to identify and resolve equipment failures.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to improve machine performance and reliability.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to less experienced maintenance technicians.
• Document maintenance activities, equipment issues, and recommended improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive experience maintaining and repairing industrial machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and controls systems.
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation.
• Experience performing electrical work on industrial systems up to 480V three-phase.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a root-cause mindset.
• Leadership experience mentoring or training maintenance personnel.
• Comfortable using computers, spreadsheets, and maintenance reporting systems.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience.
• Journeyman Electrician License is a plus.
• Experience leading maintenance projects, coordinating resources, and managing maintenance improvements.

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