| Location | Quincy, FL |
Job Post Description
Position Overview
The Maintenance Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day maintenance operations of a production facility, ensuring machinery and equipment operate safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. This role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical expertise, the ability to interpret technical documentation, and the leadership skills to guide, train, and coordinate maintenance technicians in a fast-paced production environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Lead, schedule, and coordinate daily maintenance team activities across all shifts.
Read and interpret technical manuals, OEM documentation, electrical schematics, blueprints, and equipment prints to guide repairs, installations, and troubleshooting.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on packing and production line equipment.
Develop and implement preventive maintenance (PM) programs to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and lead troubleshooting efforts to restore production with minimal delays.
Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, preventive maintenance records, and parts usage documentation.
Manage spare parts inventory, order replacement parts, and coordinate with vendors and outside contractors.
Train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance technicians.
Collaborate with Production and Operations leadership to prioritize repairs and minimize disruptions to production schedules.
Identify and recommend equipment upgrades, process improvements, and cost-saving opportunities.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance shop and work area.
Communicate with equipment manufacturers, vendors, and third-party maintenance providers regarding repairs, service requirements, troubleshooting, and technical support.
Schedule and coordinate vendor visits, maintenance appointments, inspections, and repairs, ensuring timely equipment access and clear communication with internal teams.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum of 2 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production facility; food or packing facility experience preferred.
Proven experience troubleshooting production and packing machinery, including conveyors, packaging equipment, motors, pumps, and PLCs.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, electrical schematics, and equipment prints.
Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Previous leadership, supervisory, or lead-technician experience preferred.
Forklift certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.
High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school certification preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to direct a team and prioritize tasks under time pressure