Maintenance Technician Lead | 2nd Shift

Gehl-Food-; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Competitive hourly rate

Quarterly bonuses (team-based)

Full benefits package (medical, dental

vision & 401(k) match

Generous PTO & holidays

Growth opportunities

Team culture focused on communication

Job summary

Gehl Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician Lead for our 2nd shift (6pm–6:30am) with base pay plus shift differential, totaling $35/hour depending on experience. This full-time role offers on-demand pay, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will lead maintenance activities, coordinate priorities, coach team members, and support planning/scheduling while driving continuous improvement across safety, quality, and efficiency. Apply today to join our collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience leading, coaching, and developing individuals and teams.
• Excellent management, collaboration, organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to problem solve across complex improvement opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (stand for 8+ hours and lift up to 30 lbs).
• Team-player mindset with reliability and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in safety, quality, OEE, and cost improvement opportunities and initiatives.
• Provide team members and internal customers with tools, parts, certified training, and procedures to be successful.
• Coordinate system breakdown priorities with production for maintenance team members.
• Support the Maintenance Planning/Scheduling process with work orders assigning to the maintenance team.
• Audit the work of the Maintenance team, recognizing good work and coaching improvement opportunities.
• Manage team member’s time schedules, PTO schedules, and weekend rotation.
• Lead and participate in various continuous improvement projects and kaizen activities.
• Support Manufacturing, Technical Services, and Quality by supporting various work requests delivered through the CMMS.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Team player

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Now Hiring: Maintenance Technician Lead

Shift/Schedule: 2nd Shift/6pm - 6:30am | Alternative Work Schedule
Pay: Base + Shift Differential = $35/hour (+ based on experience)

Why join our team?

• Need cash before payday? We’ve got you covered with on demand pay
• Competitive hourly rate
• Quarterly bonuses (based on team achievement and up to 5% of wages)
• Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
• Generous PTO & holidays
• Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career
• Amazing team & culture focused on:Communication | Community Involvement | Wellness | Employee Activities

Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:

• Full-time & stable hours – no seasonal cuts!
• Referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement
• HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
• Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
• Proven continued business growth for future opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Lead and participate in safety, quality, OEE, and cost improvement opportunities and initiatives
• Provide team members and internal customers with the tools, parts, certified training, and procedures to be successful
• Coordinate system breakdown priorities with production for maintenance team members
• Support the Maintenance Planning/Scheduling process with work orders assigning to the maintenance team
• Audit the work of the Maintenance team, recognizing good work and coaching improvement opportunities
• Manage team member’s time schedules, PTO schedules, and weekend rotation
• Lead and participate in various continuous improvement projects and kaizen activities
• Support Manufacturing, Technical Services, and Quality by supporting various work requests delivered though the CMMS

What You’ll Need

• 5+ Years of related experience leading, coaching, and developing individuals and teams
• Demonstrated excellent management, collaboration, organizational and leadership skills required
• Ability to problem solve and deal with a variety of complex improvement opportunities
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (stand for 8+ hours and lift up to 30 lbs)
• Team-player mindset who shows up on time and ready to work

About Us

Gehl Foods is a fast-growing food and beverage manufacturer, known for ready-to-serve products like nacho cheese and protein shakes—no refrigeration needed! We lead with safety, quality, and teamwork in everything we do.

Feed your future at gehlfoodandbeverage.com

Gehl Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.