Team Lead-Maintenance

Pregis LLC; Visalia, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis LLC is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to support the Maintenance Manager in keeping machinery and equipment functioning. The role emphasizes troubleshooting complex issues, coordinating maintenance tasks, and promoting a safe, productive environment.

This position collaborates with production, engineering, quality, and operations to maximize reliability and minimize downtime. Responsibilities include guiding technicians, performing preventive maintenance, and documenting work in

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience with production, packaging, and processing equipment.
• Ability to read technical procedures, electrical schematics, and work orders.
• Knowledge of PLC/AC-DC drive systems and preventive maintenance.
• Experience with CMMS and documentation of work orders.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and drive systems to restore function.
• Be on-call for emergency repairs and support off-shift needs.
• Provide daily technical guidance to technicians and assist in training.
• Coordinate shift maintenance activities and ensure timely completion of work orders.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and service guides.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

CMMS

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate/Technical degree in Mechanics or Electrical

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Job Title: Team Lead - Maintenance

Classification: Hourly

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Department: Maintenance

Summary of Job

The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the Maintenance Manager in maintaining the proper functioning of machinery and mechanical equipment by providing day-to-day technical guidance, coordination, and support to maintenance technicians. This position serves as an experienced resource for troubleshooting complex equipment issues, coordinating maintenance activities, supporting preventive maintenance completion, and promoting a safe, clean, and productive work environment. The Lead Maintenance Technician works closely with production, engineering, quality, and operations teams to maximize equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives. They will also follow all OSHA and facility-specific protocols (including LOTO, Arc Flash, etc.) This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but may provide work guidance, training, and technical assistance to team members.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform the proper function of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on production, packaging and processing equipment, and utility systems.
• Successfully perform troubleshooting on Programmable Logic Control (PLC) and AC/DC drive systems.
• On call for emergency repairs in breakdown situations as necessary and provide planned off shift support as needed.
• Provide daily technical guidance, troubleshooting assistance, and support to maintenance technicians.
• Assist in coordinating shift maintenance activities and support timely completion of assigned work orders.
• Accurately read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Support onboarding, skills development, and on-the-job training of maintenance technicians.
• Perform preventative maintenance (i.e., conducting computerized preventative maintenance check-ups or reading SPC charts and data) as needed.
• Ensure proper function of the line manufacturing support systems (line/lube delivery, resin delivery, process systems, operational support.)
• Accurately complete and document work orders promptly in CMMS to maintain high quality standards.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees; notifying them of problems and/or concerns that may restrict production efficiency.
• Complete all paperwork in a clear, legible, and accurate format, including all required information and documentation following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by checking parts out of inventory and assigning them to the proper work order, report low supply levels to Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area, including maintenance shop.
• Identify Critical Control Points (CCP).
• Follow all safety standards and protocols set forth by OSHA and Pregis.
• Support, demonstrate and promote Pregis' core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation.
• Adheres to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations including all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
• Attend meetings and completes safety training as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• If requested, reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship to the business.

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.
• Promote positive teamwork culture
• Proactively reaches out across departments to collaborate
• Shows willingness to offer training to fellow department members.
• Good analytical skills set and a sense of urgency when it comes to completing work
• Good analytical skills and ability to source other/outside resources to resolve issues
• Ability to communicate with team effectively and respectfully and during shift transition
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.
• Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.
• Know all safety requirements of the position before starting any job.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures established by the company.
• Take personal responsibility for own safety and fellow employees, correcting and/or assisting in thecorrection of any safety hazard identified.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Use Office software and enter work orders in our CMMS software.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment
• Inside and outside work
• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Noise may exceed 85dB+

Physical Characteristics

• Repetitive use of wrist, hands, and fingers.
• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, over 75%.
• Frequent bending and some kneeling.
• Frequent use of shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 30-50 lbs.).
• Fumes or airborne particles, working near moving mechanical parts over 75%
• Toxic or caustic chemicals, work in high, precarious places under 25%
• Risk of electrical shock 25% to 75%
• Vibration under 25%Exposure to continuously operating machines and related equipment
• Occasional bending and twisting.
• Occasional reaching.
• Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice- assisted as needed.

Position Type

• Full time
• Shift work 8 hours
• Overtime expected per business demand

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s or Technical School Degree in Mechanics, Electrical, Computer Science, preferred Welding/Fabricating
• Machining, Lathes, and Mills
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatics repair and troubleshooting
• Experience with maintenance work order systems
• Must be able to understand mechanical, piping, and electrical drawings
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment to perform duties
• PLC certified
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Understanding of machine control systems, and electrical schematics