Maintenance Group Leader

Overview

We’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Group Leader who’s ready to guide a skilled team, develop talent, and champion a culture of integrity, initiative, and excellence. In this role, you won’t just maintain equipment—you’ll empower people, improve processes, and help drive a high-performance operation.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and solving complex equipment issues, collaborating with external engineers or integrators as needed.

• Communicating daily with shift supervisors to align on challenges from previous shifts.

• Leading pass-down meetings to ensure technicians are informed and prepared.

• Participating in production meetings when needed to discuss quality, downtime, and operational priorities.

• Managing and prioritizing work orders through CMMS, scheduling downtime with supervisors, and assigning tasks according to technician skill sets.

• Ensuring quality, safety, and timely completion of all maintenance work.

• Building and optimizing the Preventative Maintenance program to reduce unplanned downtime.

• Reviewing predictive maintenance reports (vibration analysis, thermographic readings) and scheduling follow-up actions.

• Supporting parts management, including vendor communication, cost review, requisitions, and inventory readiness.

• Developing a progressive training plan for all technicians—both internal and external.

• Actively collaborating in downtime meetings to solve recurring issues and propose innovative solutions.

• Participating in cost-savings initiatives and presenting downtime progress in monthly management reviews.

• Conducting performance evaluations and implementing corrective actions when necessary.

• Overseeing shop operations, including welding, machining, tool security, and emergency repair actions.

Qualifications and Skills

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

• At least 3 years of leadership experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience at this facility

Description of working conditions/physical surroundings

• Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach, crouch, and kneel frequently (25% to 75%).

• Must be able to crawl and climb occasionally (25% or less).

• Must be able to stand and handle/manipulate equipment continuously (75% or more).

• Must be able to lift 10-50 lbs. (25% or less).

• Must be able to carry 10-20 lbs. frequently (25% to 75%), and 20-50 lbs.

• Must be able to push under 10 lbs. frequently (25% to 75%), and 20-50 lbs. or over occasionally (25% or less).

• Must be able to pull under 10 lbs. occasionally and 10 lbs. to over 50 lbs. occasionally (25% or less).

Benefits

• 401(k)

• 401(k) Matching

• Dental Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• Health Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Life Insurance

• Referral program

• Relocation assistance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Vision Insurance