Senior Maintenance Lead - PLC/Robotics, Overtime, Growth

Jobot; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Plenty of overtime

Growth potential

Job summary

Jobot in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Maintenance Lead for 1st shift with substantial overtime to oversee maintenance of manufacturing equipment and facility systems. Ideal candidates will lead troubleshooting, install and repair PLC systems, and drive preventive maintenance across operations.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior technicians, improving equipment reliability, and supporting safety and cost-reduction initiatives in a fast-paced production setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience maintaining and repairing industrial machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and controls systems.
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation.
• Experience performing electrical work on industrial systems up to 480V three-phase.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a root-cause mindset.
• Leadership experience mentoring or training maintenance personnel.
• Comfortable using computers, spreadsheets, and maintenance reporting systems.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide variety of manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related issues.
• Install, program, troubleshoot, and repair PLC systems.
• Perform electrical work ranging from low-voltage circuits to 480V three-phase industrial systems.
• Develop and support preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Oversee equipment installations, upgrades, calibrations, and control system maintenance.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and maintenance software to identify and resolve equipment failures.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to improve machine performance and reliability.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to less experienced maintenance technicians.
• Document maintenance activities, equipment issues, and recommended improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Maintenance leadership

Electrical skills

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Jobot in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Maintenance Lead for 1st shift with substantial overtime to oversee maintenance of manufacturing equipment and facility systems. Ideal candidates will lead troubleshooting, install and repair PLC systems, and drive preventive maintenance across operations.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior technicians, improving equipment reliability, and supporting safety and cost-reduction initiatives in a fast-paced production setting.