Lead Maintenance Technician

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Industrial ManufacturingLocation:

Elmwood Park, New JerseySchedule & CompensationTypical Schedule:

7:00 AM

•3:30 PMSenior employees generally work Monday through FridayDepending on staffing needs, some employees may be assigned schedules such as:

Tuesday through SaturdaySunday through

ThursdayPay Range:

$27.32

•$39.78 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Mechanic/Electrician:

$27.32/hour

Master Mechanic A:

$33.28/hour

Lead Maintenance Technician:

Up to $39.78/hour for highly qualified candidatesPosition SummaryThe Lead Maintenance Technician will provide technical leadership for maintenance activities while performing hands-on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and troubleshooting work. This individual will help drive equipment reliability, minimize downtime, support continuous improvement initiatives, and promote a strong safety culture throughout the facility.

Key ResponsibilitiesLead, coordinate, and perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment.

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system failures.

Diagnose equipment issues using root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions.

Support production by responding to equipment breakdowns and minimizing downtime.

Assist with planning and execution of maintenance shutdowns, repairs, and capital projects.

Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards.

Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to maintenance technicians.

Maintain and improve preventive maintenance programs and maintenance procedures.

Support reliability initiatives that improve equipment performance, throughput, and product quality.

Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production teams to achieve plant goals.

Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment documentation.

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction, and increased equipment reliability.

Install, modify, and upgrade manufacturing equipment as needed.

Assist in spare parts management and inventory control.

AccountabilitiesSafetyEnsure all work performed by internal and external resources is completed safely and in accordance with company policies.

Promote safe work practices, housekeeping, and a zero-incident culture.

Evaluate maintenance activities and projects to eliminate potential safety hazards.

Participate in safety audits, inspections, and corrective action programs.

Maintenance & OperationsLead maintenance activities focused on safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.

Support plant KPIs related to uptime, downtime reduction, and maintenance performance.

Assist with maintenance budgeting and cost-control initiatives.

Coordinate maintenance projects to meet operational and financial objectives.

Drive continuous improvement efforts that increase equipment reliability and efficiency.

Support environmental stewardship and sustainable operating practices.

QualificationsStrong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

Experience with industrial manufacturing equipment and systems.

Working knowledge of preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and reliability principles.

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.

Experience with pumps, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment.

Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.

Self-starter with a strong sense of accountability and urgency.

Lean Manufacturing or Lean Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Education & ExperienceTechnical degree, trade certification, or equivalent industrial maintenance experience preferred.

Minimum of 5-10 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Prior experience in a lead, senior technician, maintenance supervisor, or reliability-focused role preferred.

Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing complex production equipment.

Proven ability to train and develop maintenance personnel.

Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Ideal BackgroundsCandidates from paper, tissue, packaging, corrugated, food & beverage, consumer products, chemical processing, plastics, metals, building products, or other manufacturing environments are strongly encouraged to apply.

Join a team where your maintenance expertise directly impacts production reliability, equipment performance, and operational success.

If you have the qualifications above, please apply & email your resume to:

KELLY.TAYLOR

@CYBERCODERS.COM