Lead Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Lead Technician
Knoxville, TN 37919
 
JOB SUMMARY:
The Maintenance Lead Person is responsible for leading the facility maintenance system, including:

• Spare parts inventory

• Maintenance planning

• Procurement

• Vendor management

• Training and development of maintenance technicians

This role provides leadership while helping ensure equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead team huddles and collaborate during daily production meetings

• Participate in Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings and provide equipment status updates

• Develop predictive and preventative maintenance programs

• Coordinate repair transactions and research parts

• Obtain quotes and identify alternative solutions

• Confirm spare parts inventory accuracy

• Coordinate purchasing of new and replacement parts with the fellow team lead

• Examine, stock, and distribute materials in spare parts inventory and on manufacturing lines

• Conduct equipment failure analysis, document findings, and report results to the supervisor

• Maintain subject matter expertise across multiple plant areas and equipment

• Train and develop maintenance technicians on equipment and procedures

• Mentor technicians, provide constructive feedback, and communicate performance issues to management

• Keep maintenance shops and spare parts areas clean and organized

• Follow all safety procedures and actively participate in safety training and safety initiatives

• Maintain safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and personal work practices

• Immediately report injuries, accidents, or unsafe conditions to the supervisor

• Maintain the knowledge and experience expected of a Level II Maintenance Technician

• Perform other duties as assigned

 
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• At least 5+ years of maintenance and electrical experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.
 
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