Maintenance Technician Lead

Raycap Inc; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A very competitive benefit package

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) employer contribution

Job summary

Raycap, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician Lead in North Charleston, SC to supervise and mentor maintenance technicians while performing hands-on electrical and/or mechanical tasks.

You will coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance, assist with installing new equipment, and communicate priorities to management. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and reliability, with a focus on leading by example and helping develop maintenance processes, documentation, and audits to ensure

Qualifications

• Completion of an electrical or mechanical apprenticeship or technical training in a maintenance field.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read diagrams and manuals.
• Experience guiding other technicians preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical leadership and direction to Maintenance Technicians.
• Provide hands-on training, technical guidance, and support to Maintenance Technicians in electrical, mechanical, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and equipment repair activities.
• Prioritizing maintenance activities, assigning daily tasks, and coordinating manpower based on production and facility needs.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex electrical, mechanical, and equipment-related problems and assist technicians with troubleshooting and repairs.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on shop equipment and facility systems, including accurately documenting work performed and materials used in the CMMS.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, tooling, building systems, and other facility equipment to minimize downtime and maintain safe and reliable operation.
• Review completed maintenance work and help ensure repairs, preventative maintenance, and other assigned tasks are completed properly and documented accurately.
• Assist with the planning, installation, removal, and commissioning of new tools, machinery, and equipment, including coordination with supplier technicians and outside contractors as needed.
• Identify recurring equipment problems and communicate findings and recommended corrective actions to the Maintenance Manager.
• Assist with developing and maintaining preventative maintenance procedures, maintenance documentation, equipment records, and other department processes.
• Create and submit purchase requests for maintenance parts, tools, equipment, services, and other materials required to support maintenance activities.
• Maintain an organized work area and promote a clean, safe, and professional maintenance environment.
• Work with Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety, Production, and other departments to ensure maintenance activities comply with applicable safety, operational, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with maintaining maintenance-related documentation and supporting internal and external audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Communicate maintenance priorities, completed work, equipment issues, parts requirements, and other relevant information to the Maintenance Manager and appropriate department personnel.
• Assist with coordinating outside contractors and service providers performing maintenance, repair, installation, or facility-related work.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production needs while effectively managing multiple maintenance jobs and priorities during the shift.
• Lead by example by demonstrating strong safety practices, problem-solving skills, communication, accountability, and technical workmanship.

Skills

Technical leadership

Training

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Safety emphasis

Communication

Education

Electrical/Mechanical apprenticeship or technical training

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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Maintenance Technician Lead

Full-time Regular North Charleston, SC, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1728

Job Summary

The Maintenance Tech Lead will perform hands-on electrical and/or mechanical maintenance while also providing guidance, training, and technical support to other Maintenance Technicians. This position will help coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance activities, assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment, and communicate maintenance needs, priorities, and issues to management. The Maintenance Tech Lead is expected to lead by example and promote a safe, organized, and productive maintenance environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical leadership and direction to Maintenance Technicians.
• Provide hands-on training, technical guidance, and support to Maintenance Technicians in electrical, mechanical, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and equipment repair activities.
• Prioritizing maintenance activities, assigning daily tasks, and coordinating manpower based on production and facility needs.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex electrical, mechanical, and equipment-related problems and assist technicians with troubleshooting and repairs.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on shop equipment and facility systems, including accurately documenting work performed and materials used in the CMMS.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, tooling, building systems, and other facility equipment to minimize downtime and maintain safe and reliable operation.
• Review completed maintenance work and help ensure repairs, preventative maintenance, and other assigned tasks are completed properly and documented accurately.
• Assist with the planning, installation, removal, and commissioning of new tools, machinery, and equipment, including coordination with supplier technicians and outside contractors as needed.
• Identify recurring equipment problems and communicate findings and recommended corrective actions to the Maintenance Manager.
• Assist with developing and maintaining preventative maintenance procedures, maintenance documentation, equipment records, and other department processes.
• Create and submit purchase requests for maintenance parts, tools, equipment, services, and other materials required to support maintenance activities.
• Maintain an organized work area and promote a clean, safe, and professional maintenance environment.
• Work with Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety, Production, and other departments to ensure maintenance activities comply with applicable safety, operational, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with maintaining maintenance-related documentation and supporting internal and external audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Communicate maintenance priorities, completed work, equipment issues, parts requirements, and other relevant information to the Maintenance Manager and appropriate department personnel.
• Assist with coordinating outside contractors and service providers performing maintenance, repair, installation, or facility-related work.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production needs while effectively managing multiple maintenance jobs and priorities during the shift.
• Lead by example by demonstrating strong safety practices, problem-solving skills, communication, accountability, and technical workmanship.

Job Requirements

• Completion of an electrical or mechanical apprenticeship, technical school training in an applicable maintenance field, military technical training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred, with demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing production equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical maintenance, with the ability to assist with troubleshooting outside of the individual's primary area of expertise.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, schematics, blueprints, equipment manuals, and other technical documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment issues, identify hazards and defects, determine root causes, and perform or coordinate appropriate repairs.
• Previous experience providing technical guidance, training, or direction to other maintenance personnel preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize maintenance activities based on safety, production, and equipment needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with Maintenance, Production, Quality, Engineering, Management, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a maintenance team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple jobs and priorities during a shift.
• Ability to use a CMMS to document preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, work performed, and materials used.
• Ability to safely use common electrical, mechanical, diagnostic, and maintenance tools and testing equipment.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow all applicable company safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and perform the physical requirements associated with industrial maintenance, including standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and working around production equipment.

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand, walk, and move around the production floor for extended periods

Capability to lift and carry materials, tools, or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching to inspect equipment and products

Good vision and hearing to monitor operations and identify issues

Ability to work in environments with exposure to loud noises, vibration, or temperature fluctuations

Use of safety gear such as gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection as required

Flexibility to work different shifts or overtime to meet production deadlines

• May be required to work evenings, weekends, or be on-call for emergency repairs.

Why Choose Us?

Raycap, Inc. has decades of experience creating products that protect and support the world’s most valuable assets from power and lightning surges. We focus on 5 Core Values of Customer Focus, Talent, Excellence, Innovation and Integrity, and those values show in everything we do. We also believe it is very important to invest in our employees, and we are proud to offer:

• A very competitive benefit package
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition ReimbursementA generous 401(k) employer contribution

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