Sr Maintenance Leader

• Direct Placement
• $77,000 - $97,000k
• Comprehensive Benefits

Mission/Purpose of the Job

The Senior Maintenance Leader is responsible for overseeing all maintenance operations, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of CNC machining, assembly, testing, and painting processes. This role involves leading a team of maintenance technicians, implementing preventive maintenance programs, and troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain production quality

Main Responsibilities

• Maintenance Oversight: Plan, coordinate, and supervise maintenance activities for CNC machining centers, assembly lines, testing equipment, and painting systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards
• Preventive Maintenance: Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all factory equipment, including CNC machines, assembly systems, test rigs, and spray booths, to reduce unexpected failures.
• Troubleshooting and Repairs: Diagnose and resolve complex equipment malfunctions, including hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and PLC-controlled systems, to ensure minimal disruption to production.
• Team Leadership: Lead, train, and mentor a team of maintenance technicians, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Inventory Management: Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely availability of critical components for CNC machines, assembly tools, testing equipment, and painting systems.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and process optimizations to enhance throughput and quality.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and factory-specific safety protocols, including those for handling paints and chemicals.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and downtime incidents, providing regular reports to the Manufacturing Maintenance Manager.
• Testing and Calibration: Oversee maintenance of testing equipment to ensure accurate performance validation of dry pumps, including vacuum and pressure testing systems.
• Painting System Maintenance: Ensure spray booths and painting equipment are maintained for consistent application quality and compliance with environmental regulations.

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role. Experience with CNC machining, assembly automation, testing systems, and industrial painting processes is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in troubleshooting PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley), CNC controls (e.g., Fanuc, Siemens), hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and electrical circuits. Familiarity with vacuum pump technology and painting systems is a plus.

• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, manage multiple priorities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Certifications: Certifications such as CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional), OSHA 30, or Lean Six Sigma are desirable.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.