Senior AWS Maintenance Lead — Night Shift, 4x10s

Mmsteam; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar East Peoria, IL is seeking a Senior Lead Maintenance Technician to guide a team of technicians, troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues, and improve equipment reliability on the production floor. You will lead preventive maintenance, coordinate critical repairs, and mentor staff while ensuring safety compliance and minimal downtime across operations.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership, problem solving, and experience with CMMS, schematics, and plant systems

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a lead, supervisory, or team leadership role.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience reading schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Experience using CMMS for work orders, maintenance tracking, and inventory management.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of maintenance technicians during daily operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and facility systems.
• Coordinate and oversee preventive maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and provide leadership during critical repairs.
• Assign work, monitor progress, and ensure maintenance tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
• Coach, train, and mentor technicians to support team development and performance.
• Review work orders, maintenance records, and repair documentation for accuracy.
• Maintain parts and inventory levels needed to support maintenance operations.
• Assist with maintenance projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and site safety requirements.
• Collaborate with operations and leadership teams to minimize production disruptions.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

CMMS

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Schematic reading

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Caterpillar East Peoria, IL is seeking a Senior Lead Maintenance Technician to guide a team of technicians, troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues, and improve equipment reliability on the production floor. You will lead preventive maintenance, coordinate critical repairs, and mentor staff while ensuring safety compliance and minimal downtime across operations.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership, problem solving, and experience with CMMS, schematics, and plant systems