Job Title:

Electrician Lead Location:

Baytown, TX Pay Rate:

$30.00

•$35.00/hr. (OT Available)

Shift:

Monday

•Friday | 6:00 AM

•3:00

PM Position Type:

Direct Hire About the Role Openwork is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Lead to oversee shop maintenance operations for a premier chemical and industrial foam facility in Baytown, TX. You will serve as the technical anchor on the floor—diagnosing mechanical/electrical issues, executing preventive maintenance, tracking department KPIs, and guiding one junior technician. This role is ideal for a skilled Industrial Technician or Journeyman ready to step into a working supervisor role while remaining active on the floor. Key Responsibilities

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Hands-On Maintenance & Diagnostics:

Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, perform repairs on production equipment, and execute tasks using blueprints, schematics, and repair manuals.

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Team Guidance:

Assign daily tasks, schedule activities, and directly mentor one Maintenance Technician.

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Preventive Maintenance & KPIs:

Maintain PM tracking tools, execute routine maintenance to minimize downtime, and report on maintenance KPIs to leadership.

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Parts & Vendor Management:

Manage spare parts inventory, handle procurement for maintenance supplies, and coordinate outside subcontract service technicians.

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Safety & Facility Oversight:

Implement maintenance safety protocols, ensure proper PPE compliance (steel-toed boots, eyewear, chemical gloves), and support facility upgrades. Qualifications

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Experience:

5+ years of plant/industrial maintenance experience, including demonstrated experience leading projects, floor tasks, or junior technicians.

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Technical Skills:

Strong ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and technical parts catalogs.

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Accountability:

Proven success managing PM schedules, inventory tracking, and working with external vendors.

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Physical Capabilities:

Ability to stand, walk, stoop, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.

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Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required; certifications in maintenance disciplines preferred. Click on Apply Now to be considered for this Electrician Lead job in the Baytown area, or visit our website www.openwork.

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