Maintenance Technician Supervisor

Maintenance Technician Lead Saxonburg, PA Division:

Luxfer Magtech (a division of Luxfer MEL Technologies) Job Overview The Maintenance Lead is a hands-on leadership role responsible for coordinating daily maintenance activities, supporting equipment reliability, and guiding maintenance technicians through safe and effective work practices. This role serves as the technical and functional lead on shift, balancing hands-on maintenance work with team oversight, troubleshooting support, and communication with Production leadership. This position is ideal for an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys mentoring others, improving processes, and ensuring equipment uptime in a manufacturing environment. What You'll Do Leadership & Coordination Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for Maintenance Technicians on shift Assign and prioritize maintenance work orders to support production needs Provide guidance, training, and technical support to maintenance team members Communicate equipment status, priorities, and issues with Production leadership Support onboarding and skill development of new maintenance team members Maintenance & Technical Support Perform advanced troubleshooting and repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems Lead preventative maintenance activities to reduce downtime and extend equipment life Support equipment startups, shutdowns, and production changeovers Assist with equipment tear-downs, rebuilds, and installations Ensure spare parts inventory, tools, and documentation are maintained Safety & Compliance Enforce safety procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and best practices Lead by example in maintaining a strong safety culture Ensure maintenance activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements Participate in safety audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives What We're Looking For Required High school diploma or GED Strong mechanical and/or electrical maintenance background Demonstrated experience troubleshooting industrial manufacturing equipment Ability to read basic schematics, manuals, and maintenance documentation Experience using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced production environment Preferred Previous experience in a Maintenance Lead, Senior Technician, or supervisory role Manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience Exposure to preventative maintenance programs Technical certifications, trade school, or military maintenance experience Why Join Luxfer Stable manufacturing environment Leadership role with hands-on technical involvement Opportunities to grow into Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering support roles Strong safety culture Competitive pay and benefits We encourage candidates with non-traditional backgrounds, hands-on experience, military training, or transferable skills to apply. Additional Information This role requires a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check. Due to the nature of our work, this position may involve access to export-controlled information subject to ITAR regulations. Employment eligibility is limited to U.S. Citizens, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents, or individuals authorized to work under applicable regulations. Luxfer Magtech is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.