Lead Maintenance Technician

Schedule: Monday – Friday
Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire

Job Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, including press brakes, punch presses, CNC machines, welders, air compressors, and HVAC systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to identify and resolve equipment malfunctions.
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and relocations as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Maintain and repair plumbing systems (air, water, and drain lines) and electrical systems, including motors, lighting, and control circuits.
• Perform general facility maintenance, including lighting repairs, structural maintenance, and minor construction projects.
• Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, electrical safety, OSHA, and Cal/OSHA regulations.
• Complete and maintain accurate maintenance documentation, including work orders, preventive maintenance checklists, and parts usage records.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability.
• Inspect completed work for proper assembly, verify equipment operation, identify potential safety hazards, and clean the work area in accordance with Foreign Object Debris (FOD) standards.
• Maintain service histories and preventive maintenance records for all machinery and equipment.
• Adjust work schedules as needed to support production demands.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience maintaining metal fabrication equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, pneumatic diagrams, and machine drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems, including single-phase and three-phase systems up to 480V.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, basic construction, and facility maintenance.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime or adjust schedules based on production needs.