Maintenance Technical Lead

• Plan, coordinate, prioritize, assign, supervise, implement and review maintenance and repair activities to automotive testing equipment, facility equipment and buildings in support of ongoing operations.
  

• Oversee and direct the activities of a small multi-trade maintenance crew to complete required tasks in a safe and timely manner.
  

• Comply with the collective bargaining agreement, Canadian Electrical Code, TSSA, corporate policies and other applicable regulations in the organization and execution of maintenance activities.
  

• Develop maintenance strategies, programs and make improvements to existing policies.
  

• Troubleshoot automated testing system issues and determine corrective actions
  

• Manage all aspects of environmental health and safety conformance for the skilled trades
  

• Oversee a preventative maintenance program for automotive testing equipment and facilities
  

• Prioritize tasks based on urgency and workforce availability
  

• Maintain accurate hourly timekeeping records, vacation and time off requests
  

• Point of contact for janitorial services contract.
  

• Perform environmental inspections and coordinate waste pickups.
  

• Procure parts, material and rentals required to complete maintenance tasks
  

• Track data for performance measurable such as Preventative Maintenance task completion, overtime, etc.
  

• Maintain good supplier/customer relations with internal customers and outside suppliers
  

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of materials and equipment
  

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
  

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial automation experience with project management experience
  

• Ability to work ANY shift and overtime as required
  

• Excellent organization, written, and oral communication skills
  

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with employees at all levels of the Plant, from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership
  

• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
  

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  

• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem‑solving experience
  

• Goal‑oriented self‑starter with the ability to lead teams
  

• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop skilled trade employees
  

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering field
  

• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
  

• Experience leading maintenance teams in a union environment
  

• Green Belt/Red X/Six Sigma training
  

• Experience with controls, robotics, drives, system‑level communication systems, sealing systems, glass cell systems, conveyance systems, welding (all types), paint process and associated systems, and vision systems and sensors