About the Role
As a Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician, you will serve as a technical authority, ensuring maximum equipment uptime through advanced diagnostics and proactive system optimization. You will play a pivotal role in mentoring team members and driving continuous improvement across high-speed production lines, utilizing your expertise in automation, robotics, and complex mechanical systems to achieve operational excellence.
Responsibilities-
Execute rapid, root-cause troubleshooting on high-speed bottling, packaging, and injection molding machinery to minimize downtime.
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Lead overhaul projects and planned maintenance initiatives to restore equipment to peak performance standards.
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Develop and document standardized operating and troubleshooting procedures to enhance team technical proficiency.
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Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to implement process upgrades and resolve recurring mechanical or electrical bottlenecks.
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Maintain and repair critical auxiliary systems, including chillers, air compressors, and advanced water filtration units.
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Analyze performance data from control systems to identify trends and drive throughput efficiency.
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Provide expert-level guidance on PLC, servo, and VFD systems to support the broader maintenance team.
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6+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing maintenance environment.
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Proven ability to interpret complex electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
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Proficiency with precision measuring tools and shop equipment such as mills, lathes, and welding apparatus.
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Strong experience with 480VAC/24VDC electrical systems and industrial automation.
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Demonstrated success in leading projects or mentoring technical staff.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for reporting and documentation.
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Associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related technical field.
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10+ years of experience in high-speed manufacturing or bottling environments.
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Advanced expertise in PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley).
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Experience with robotics, vision inspection systems, and advanced communication buses.
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Formal training in continuous improvement methodologies or lean manufacturing.
