Maintenance Lead – Direct Hire
Location: Aurora, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 40 Hours were week, Wednesday-Saturday, semi-flexible start and end times
Pay: Starting at $32.00 per hour, Based on Experience
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to oversee daily maintenance activities and support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. This position provides day-to-day leadership for maintenance technicians, coordinates equipment repairs, drives preventive maintenance efforts, and partners with production to maximize equipment reliability while maintaining a safe work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily maintenance activities supporting safety, quality, and production goals
- Prioritize maintenance work based on safety, quality, and operational impact
- Coordinate equipment breakdown response, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Communicate equipment status and repair progress with production and leadership teams
- Ensure preventive maintenance tasks and work orders are completed accurately and on time
- Monitor maintenance KPIs including downtime, PM compliance, and equipment reliability
- Coach and mentor maintenance technicians while promoting teamwork and accountability
- Ensure compliance with all safety, lockout/tagout, food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements
- Identify equipment improvements and critical spare parts needed to improve reliability
- Partner with production to resolve equipment-related issues affecting plant performance
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Mechatronics, or related field preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience
- Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems
- Experience with preventive maintenance systems (CMMS) and troubleshooting industrial equipment
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Forklift, aerial lift, and scissor lift experience preferred
- Experience in food or other regulated manufacturing environments is a plus
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds occasionally
Schedule
- Full-time position
- Shift schedule determined by production and operational needs
- Weekend, overtime, and holiday work may be required
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Health insurance options
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (for eligible long-term employees)
- Paid training and career advancement opportunities
How to Apply
Apply online at Penmac.com or contact Penmac Staffing Nixa at 417-725-3834 for more information. Resumes may also be submitted to
[email protected].
Why Penmac
Penmac Staffing offers affordable health insurance options with no waiting period! Long-term Penmac employees may participate in our 401(k) retirement savings plan and become participants in our employee stock ownership plan. We provide free, fast, and friendly help finding a job that matches your skills and schedule.
About Penmac Staffing
We have been placing people first since 1988. We offer temporary, temp-to-hire, long-term, and direct hire job opportunities in a variety of industries. Penmac, a 100% employee-owned company, operates over 30 offices in eight states. Penmac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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