MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN LEAD B-SHIFT

JBS USA; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the 2nd shift to lead maintenance operations and provide hands-on technical support in a meat-processing environment.

The role requires strong leadership, coaching, and safety adherence, with responsibilities across planning, troubleshooting, and team development to ensure equipment reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication across teams.
• Ability to lead a group and coordinate with supervisors.
• Set objectives and monitor performance for individuals and teams.
• Proven commitment to safety and compliance with training.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Maintenance Department during the supervisor's absence.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on support to maintenance technicians in troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues.
• Coordinate daily maintenance priorities to ensure timely completion of corrective and preventive maintenance activities.
• Lead shift pass-down communication by documenting and communicating equipment status, ongoing repairs, and outstanding work to the incoming shift.
• Mentor, coach, and train maintenance technicians to standardize troubleshooting techniques, repair methods, and maintenance best practices.
• Identify training opportunities and support the development of team members to improve technical skills and overall performance.
• Assist in assigning work based on production priorities, equipment criticality, and technician skill sets.
• Support the Maintenance Supervisor in coordinating daily maintenance operations and following up on assigned tasks.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Inspect completed maintenance work to verify quality, workmanship, and equipment reliability.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment performance, maintenance processes, and overall operational efficiency.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Communicate effectively with production, quality, sanitation, and other departments to coordinate maintenance activities.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects as required.
• Lead by example by fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Training

Safety

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

Description

Position at JBS USA

Job Type: Salaried Non-exempt

Shift: 2nd shift
Job Posted: August 31, 2026
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Maintenance Department during the supervisor's absence.

• Provide technical leadership and hands‑on support to maintenance technicians in troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues.

• Coordinate daily maintenance priorities to ensure timely completion of corrective and preventive maintenance activities.

• Lead shift pass‑down communication by documenting and communicating equipment status, ongoing repairs, and outstanding work to the incoming shift.

• Mentor, coach, and train maintenance technicians to standardize troubleshooting techniques, repair methods, and maintenance best practices.

• Identify training opportunities and support the development of team members to improve technical skills and overall performance.

• Assist in assigning work based on production priorities, equipment criticality, and technician skill sets.

• Support the Maintenance Supervisor in coordinating daily maintenance operations and following up on assigned tasks.

• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Inspect completed maintenance work to verify quality, workmanship, and equipment reliability.

• Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment performance, maintenance processes, and overall operational efficiency.

• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

• Communicate effectively with production, quality, sanitation, and other departments to coordinate maintenance activities.

• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects as required.

• Lead by example by fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• Good interpersonal relations; ability to handle conflict.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to lead a group and be a part of the group

• Manage individual employee objectives as well as team performance and building a team approach to problem solving

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Computer skills

• Must demonstrate and be able to pass all required safety courses provided by JBS

• Must be self‑motivated, trustworthy, and capable of completing all work assignments with minimal supervision

• Must be able to motivate, train, and teach employees their job to JBS standards

• Must be willing to work with line supervisors to make placement decisions and help with make sheet

• Must have knowledge of all jobs on designated line or have the ability to learn them

• Must be confident in coaching and counseling employees about qualification issues (not discipline)

• Strong record of safety

• Attendance will be examined, less than 3 points preferred

• Track record of positive Work Performance

EOE/VET/DISABLED