Senior Industrial Maintenance Lead - PLCs, Robotics, PMs

Employbridge; Ripley (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Employbridge in Ripley, MS is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Lead to ensure safe, reliable operation of all equipment. The role requires 7–10 years of industrial maintenance experience with advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and robotics.

The successful candidate will lead technicians, mentor the team, and serve as backup to the Maintenance Manager.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong electrical background with advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Extensive experience with PLC hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment upgrades.
• Conduct daily inspections of machinery and proactively address maintenance concerns.
• Communicate equipment issues and repair plans with production and department leadership.
• Lead maintenance projects and direct the daily activities of maintenance technicians.
• Train, coach, and mentor maintenance team members.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, robotics, molding equipment, assembly systems, testers, and plant support equipment.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Establish and improve preventive maintenance (PM) programs and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards, including LOTO procedures.
• Utilize CMMS software to manage work orders, maintenance records, PM schedules, and labor tracking.
• Maintain critical spare parts inventory and support vendor management activities.
• Lead maintenance team meetings and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and support 5S practices.
• Serve as acting Maintenance Manager when needed.
• Support all other maintenance and facility-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

PLCs

Robotics

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

CMMS

Leadership

Safety

Tools

Communication

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Employbridge in Ripley, MS is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Lead to ensure safe, reliable operation of all equipment. The role requires 7–10 years of industrial maintenance experience with advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and robotics.

The successful candidate will lead technicians, mentor the team, and serve as backup to the Maintenance Manager.