Mechanical Maintenance & Reliability Lead

prattexternalcareersite; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401K plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a Mechanical Technician Manager to lead a site-wide maintenance strategy and build a high-performing mechanical team. You will own mechanical systems, drive reliability improvements, manage outages, and ensure safe, efficient execution across the mill.

You will champion safety, mentor technicians, and oversee capital projects while enforcing mechanical integrity standards. This leadership role shapes operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of boilers, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and rotating equipment.
• Exceptional leadership, crisis management, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and technical documentation (blueprints, P&IDs).

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance strategy and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize site reliability.
• Supervise, hire, and develop a high-performing mechanical team.
• Oversee capital projects and facility outages, ensuring safe and efficient execution.
• Champion a culture of safety and ensure compliance with all mechanical integrity standards.
• Provide expert technical mentorship and troubleshooting support across production areas.

Skills

Maintenance management

Leadership

Crisis management

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

P&IDs

Job description

Pratt Industries is seeking a Mechanical Technician Manager to lead a site-wide maintenance strategy and build a high-performing mechanical team. You will own mechanical systems, drive reliability improvements, manage outages, and ensure safe, efficient execution across the mill.

You will champion safety, mentor technicians, and oversee capital projects while enforcing mechanical integrity standards. This leadership role shapes operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.