An Operations and Maintenance Specialist works for a production plant or manufacturer. They may direct and coordinate the daily operations and maintenance of a facility in collaboration with leadership. May assist in establishing new system processes, such as improving production cost, product quality, policy and procedure implementation, material and inventory utilization, and operation efficiency.
Technical Operations Leader (hands-on) Spectra360.com - 3.5 Phoenix, AZ Job Details Full-time $95,000 - $120,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Manufacturing equipment maintenance Managing maintenance teams Manufacturing plant facilities maintenance experience Industrial automation Conveyor systems Pneumatic machine repair Industrial equipment troubleshooting Manufacturing standard operating procedures Maintenance schedule development Electrical control system maintenance Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Sensors Standard operating procedures drafting
Full Job Description Salary:
$95,000 - $120,000
Location:
Phoenix, AZ 85043
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm (ON-CALL required) This role is ideal for a hands-on maintenance and operations professional who enjoys building systems as much as solving technical problems and would thrive in a startup manufacturing environment . Working alongside the Engineering Lead, you will become the technical leader for the production floor while developing preventive maintenance programs, SOP's, training materials, and maintenance standards that improve safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency. This role is about more than keeping equipment running—it is about building a scalable, organized operation that continuously improves and becomes less dependent on individual expertise. Responsibilities Support the commissioning and startup of new production equipment. Become proficient in all production and utility systems. Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and automation issues. Assist in training & mentoring production and maintenance personnel. Lead technical problem-solving on the production floor. Help establish maintenance standards and preventive maintenance programs. Develop SOPs, work instructions, checklists, and training materials. Capture lessons learned and convert them into repeatable standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability. Serve as the day-to-day technical leader in the absence of the Engineering Lead. Qualifications Technical degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or Mechanical Engineering Technology. 5+ years of experience with industrial maintenance (automated manufacturing or food processing equipment is HIGHLY preferred) 2+ years leading maintenance or operations teams. MUST be hands-on and willing to work alongside operators and technicians. Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of pneumatics, conveyors, servo systems, sensors, and industrial controls. Basic PLC troubleshooting skills (programming experience is a plus but not required) Comfortable working with uncertainty and changing priorities. Calm under pressure. Self-directed and proactive. Humble enough to ask questions and confident enough to make decisions. #INDAZ Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment. We may be required by local, State or federal law or regulation to restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified Criminal History for the job position including Department of Transportation, FMCS, client requirements, etc. Additionally, material job duties that criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer include compliance with or the demonstrated ability to comply with company policies prohibiting theft, harassment, safety, violence in the workplace, business conduct, or conflicts of interest.
Pay:
$95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have any experience operating and/or maintaining automated production line machinery? Do you have any experience in the Food & Beverage manufacturing industry? Are you willing to be
HANDS-ON
with maintenance work? After your training period, you will be required to be ON-CALL. Are you willing & able to do this?
Experience:
industrial maintenance: 5 years (Required) leading maintenance and/or production teams: 2 years (Required) developing SOP's & preventative maintenance programs: 2 years (Required) basic PLC troubleshooting skills : 5 years (Required) pneumatics, conveyors, servo systems, sensors, & controls: 5 years (Required)
