Trades Leader

Corning Incorporated; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Hemlock, MI is seeking a Trades Leader to oversee day-to-day maintenance operations of production equipment. This hands-on leadership role requires skilled trades expertise and the ability to supervise technicians, coordinate preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance, and ensure safety and compliance on a 12-hour, rotating 2-3-2 shift.

You will read schematics, develop and improve preventive programs, document work in maintenance management systems, collaborate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman certification in a skilled trade preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years experience in a skilled trade or technical maintenance role.
• Experience supervising trades is a plus.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with industrial systems.
• Effective communication and team coordination.
• Commitment to safety, quality and compliance.
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift on a 2-3-2 rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance operations of production equipment.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental standards compliance.
• Lead maintenance technicians and skilled trades in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Coordinate daily maintenance tasks for operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex equipment failures.
• Perform hands-on maintenance work and train team members.
• Improve and oversee preventive maintenance programs.
• Document work in maintenance management systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, facilities, contractors, and vendors for repairs.
• Train and mentor team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics/blueprints

Communication & coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Journeyman certification (preferred)

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Purpose of the Position:

The Trades leader will oversee day-to-day maintenance technician and skilled trades operations, ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety plant production equipment. This hands-on leader will utilize their skilled trades expertise and tools (electrician, pipefitter, millwright, or maintenance technician) to support maintenance teams, troubleshoot equipment issues, and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance activities in a planned and scheduled environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily maintenance operations of production equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Lead maintenance technicians and skilled trades in performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Coordinate daily maintenance tasks for operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex equipment failures.
• Perform hands-on maintenance work and train team members.
• Improve and oversee preventative maintenance programs.
• Document work performed in maintenance management systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, facilities team, contractors, and vendors for repairs and maintenance.
• Train and mentor team members.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman certification in a skilled trade preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a skilled trade role or technical maintenance role.
• Previous experience supervising trades or acting as a lead technician is a plus.
• Proficiency in at least one skilled trade.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with industrial systems.
• Effective communication and team coordination skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance in all maintenance work.
• Ability to work 12-hour shift on a 2-3-2 rotating schedule, alternating day/night to night/day every two weeks.

The range for this position is $38.00 hourly rate - $46.00 hourly rate. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

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