Maintenance Technician Leader

RemX | The Workforce Experts; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RemX | The Workforce Experts is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Team Lead and skilled Maintenance Techs to oversee maintenance activities, troubleshoot, repair, and improve industrial production equipment across the facility.

The role focuses on supporting and training maintenance personnel, assigning daily work, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of manufacturing equipment. Strong electrical/mechanical expertise and PLC/CNC/robotics experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years industrial maintenance in manufacturing.
• 3+ years leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Experience with PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, CNC, robotics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; AutoCAD a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and support maintenance team members while promoting a safe work environment.
• Assign and prioritize daily maintenance activities based on production needs.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose and repair CNC machines, industrial equipment, and automated production systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, motor controls, and robotics systems.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Install, align, level, and commission new machinery and equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, manuals, and technical drawings.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and equipment modifications as needed.
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, inventory records, and repair logs.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with company standards and safety requirements.
• Support company health, safety, and operational objectives.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Leadership

Team supervision

PLC troubleshooting

Robotics

CNC machinery

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Team Lead and Maintenance Techs to oversee maintenance activities while actively troubleshooting, repairing, and improving industrial production equipment. This role is responsible for supporting and training maintenance personnel, assigning daily work, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment throughout the facility.

The ideal candidate will possess strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience, including PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, CNC equipment, robotics, and industrial automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and support maintenance team members while promoting a safe work environment.
• Assign and prioritize daily maintenance activities based on production needs.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose and repair CNC machines, industrial equipment, and automated production systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, motor controls, and robotics systems.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Install, align, level, and commission new machinery and equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, manuals, and technical drawings.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and equipment modifications as needed.
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, inventory records, and repair logs.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with company standards and safety requirements.
• Support company health, safety, and operational objectives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience working with:
• PLCs and motor controls
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• CNC machinery
• Robotics and automation systems
• Industrial electrical systems
• Ability to read and understand electrical ladder diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; AutoCAD experience is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Multi-craft maintenance background
• CNC troubleshooting and repair
• Robotics programming and troubleshooting
• Equipment installation and commissioning
• Strong communication and leadership skills