Traveling Machine Repair Lead - Stamping Press Expert

Axis Engineering; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

15 paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Axis Engineering, a division of AUTOKINITON, is seeking an experienced Machine Repair Technician Lead (Traveling) to support multiple plant locations. This role requires hands-on leadership in machine repair, mentoring technicians, and coordinating repair activities across facilities.

The position involves travel to OH, MI, SC, IL, and other sites to ensure equipment reliability and peak performance, with hourly pay of $36–$42 plus overtime and per diem.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Journeyman's card preferred.
• Experience leading maintenance projects or mentoring technicians.
• Willingness to travel regularly to multiple plant sites.
• Strong troubleshooting and safety awareness.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, maintenance instructions, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead machine repair projects and equipment rebuilds at multiple plant locations.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for complex machine and stamping press troubleshooting.
• Coordinate repair priorities and support maintenance teams to minimize downtime.
• Provide hands-on guidance and mentorship to Machine Repair Technicians and maintenance personnel.
• Assist with training and development of maintenance team members on troubleshooting techniques, safety procedures, and best practices.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify opportunities for equipment reliability improvements and preventive maintenance enhancements.
• Document repairs, equipment conditions, and maintenance recommendations.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Safety awareness

Reading technical manuals

Travel readiness

English communication

Welding

Education

High school diploma/GED

Journeyman's card preferred

Job description

Axis Engineering, a division of AUTOKINITON, is seeking an experienced Machine Repair Technician Lead (Traveling) to support multiple plant locations. This role requires hands-on leadership in machine repair, mentoring technicians, and coordinating repair activities across facilities.

The position involves travel to OH, MI, SC, IL, and other sites to ensure equipment reliability and peak performance, with hourly pay of $36–$42 plus overtime and per diem.