Maintenance Operations Lead Technician

SU Solutions
  • Bardstown, KY
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Your Day, Your Impact — Bardstown, KY

    Step into our facility in Bardstown, KY and set the pace for the maintenance crew. You’ll kick off with a quick huddle, align preventive maintenance priorities, and assign work so the plant runs smoothly. Before lunch, you might be hands-on with a machine tear-down, guiding a tech through diagnostics on a stubborn fault. In the afternoon, you’re collaborating with production to shorten a planned outage, updating maintenance logs, and coaching a junior mechanic on hydraulic best practices. You’ll wrap the day by reviewing safety checks and refining the maintenance schedule—ready for whatever the on-call rotation brings.

    What You’ll Handle

    • Lead and supervise a team of maintenance mechanics to keep operations efficient and safe.
    • Execute and oversee routine maintenance and repairs on facility machinery and equipment.
    • Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues, implementing durable fixes.
    • Document work performed and parts used, maintaining accurate maintenance records.
    • Partner with production and other teams to reduce downtime and improve processes.
    • Train, mentor, and upskill junior mechanics to build bench strength.
    • Champion safety standards, procedures, and compliance across the shop floor.
    • Assist with planning, developing, and rolling out preventive maintenance schedules.

    What You Bring

    • High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in mechanics or a related field preferred.
    • Solid background as a maintenance mechanic, including 2+ years in a leadership capacity.
    • Strong command of mechanical systems, working knowledge of electrical systems, and proven troubleshooting ability.
    • Detail-oriented, analytical, and calm under pressure when solving problems.
    • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently when needed.
    • Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills.
    • Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and on-call shifts as business needs arise.

    Technical Strengths

    • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
    • Diesel & Heavy Equipment Systems
    • Hydraulic Systems & Components
    • Mechanical Systems & Component Repair

    If you love solving complex mechanical challenges and leading from the front, we want to hear from you.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBardstown, KY

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Facilities and Maintenanceunmatched
    • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Mechanical Maintenanceunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • On Callunmatched
    • Power Outagesunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Product/Service Launchunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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