Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd-3rd

Role Summary:

The Lead Maintenance Technician is the primary technical expert responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of all electrical and mechanical systems within the SPE facility. This role combines advanced troubleshooting skills with day‑to‑day leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, supervise, and support the electrical maintenance team, including electricians and technicians, ensuring safe and effective execution of maintenance activities.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems, PLC-based controls, HMIs, sensors, VFDs, servos, and automation equipment.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex electrical and control system issues.
• Ensure plant electrical systems comply with NFPA 70, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize electrical maintenance mechanical work orders using Safefood 360 system to support production requirements and minimize downtime.
• Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Support root cause analysis for electrical failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain and improve site utilities including electrical distribution, compressed air, natural gas, water, fire protection, and security systems.
• Support and lead electrical and controls aspects of business projects.
• Plan and execute equipment upgrade, new installations, and facility modifications with minimal production disruption.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and safety teams to drive productivity, quality, and safety improvements.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, PLC documentation, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides.
• Create and manage purchase orders (POs) for electrical parts and services.
• Maintain accurate spare parts lists and critical inventory for electrical and controls systems.
• Support annual inspections, certifications, and audits related to electrical systems and utilities.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate electrical maintenance personnel to build technical capability and promote continuous learning.
• Communicate effectively with production, engineering, and management regarding equipment status, project progress, and priorities.
• Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example in safe work practices.
• Perform other duties and special projects assigned by the Maintenance Manager.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Associate's in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical maintenance and/or controls experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred.
• Extensive PLC troubleshooting experience required; PLC programming experience highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, VFDs, and automation equipment.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, PLC logic, and mechanical drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and root cause analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Safefood 360 system.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively leading a technical team.

Key Competencies:

Communication:

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Technically Capable:

Uses sound techniques and technologies to solve maintenance problems.

Collaboration:

Works effectively with other team members to reach a common goal.

Adaptable and Flexible:

Adjusts quickly to changing demands or production Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Jessup, MD. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $75000.00/yr. Great company benefits with 401K. They have great management and have a great team there. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Jessup,MD. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.