Lead Maintenance Technician - Industrial Manufacturing

Lead Maintenance Technician - Industrial Manufacturing 

Location: Elmwood Park, New Jersey 

Schedule & Compensation

• Typical Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Senior employees generally work Monday through Friday
• Depending on staffing needs, some employees may be assigned schedules such as:
  • Tuesday through Saturday
  • Sunday through Thursday

• Pay Range: $27.32 - $39.78 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

  • Mechanic/Electrician: $27.32/hour
  • Master Mechanic A: $33.28/hour
  • Lead Maintenance Technician: Up to $39.78/hour for highly qualified candidates

   

Position Summary

The Lead Maintenance Technician will provide technical leadership for maintenance activities while performing hands-on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and troubleshooting work. This individual will help drive equipment reliability, minimize downtime, support continuous improvement initiatives, and promote a strong safety culture throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system failures.
• Diagnose equipment issues using root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions.
• Support production by responding to equipment breakdowns and minimizing downtime.
• Assist with planning and execution of maintenance shutdowns, repairs, and capital projects.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to maintenance technicians.
• Maintain and improve preventive maintenance programs and maintenance procedures.
• Support reliability initiatives that improve equipment performance, throughput, and product quality.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production teams to achieve plant goals.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment documentation.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction, and increased equipment reliability.
• Install, modify, and upgrade manufacturing equipment as needed.
• Assist in spare parts management and inventory control.

Accountabilities

Safety

• Ensure all work performed by internal and external resources is completed safely and in accordance with company policies.
• Promote safe work practices, housekeeping, and a zero-incident culture.
• Evaluate maintenance activities and projects to eliminate potential safety hazards.
• Participate in safety audits, inspections, and corrective action programs.

Maintenance & Operations

• Lead maintenance activities focused on safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.
• Support plant KPIs related to uptime, downtime reduction, and maintenance performance.
• Assist with maintenance budgeting and cost-control initiatives.
• Coordinate maintenance projects to meet operational and financial objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts that increase equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Support environmental stewardship and sustainable operating practices.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with industrial manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and reliability principles.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience with pumps, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of accountability and urgency.
• Lean Manufacturing or Lean Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Education & Experience

• Technical degree, trade certification, or equivalent industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience in a lead, senior technician, maintenance supervisor, or reliability-focused role preferred.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing complex production equipment.
• Proven ability to train and develop maintenance personnel.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates from paper, tissue, packaging, corrugated, food & beverage, consumer products, chemical processing, plastics, metals, building products, or other manufacturing environments are strongly encouraged to apply.

Join a team where your maintenance expertise directly impacts production reliability, equipment performance, and operational success.

If you have the qualifications above, please apply & email your resume to: KELLY.TAYLOR@CYBERCODERS.COM