Job Opening: Maintenance Tech Lead

Maintenance Lead (Direct Hire)

Coldwater, MI 

2nd Shift | Tuesday-Saturday | 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM 

$33.75 – $36.25/hr  AVERAGE 10-20 hours of Overtime Weekly

Direct Hire | Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity

BENEFITS

• Vacation accrual begins immediately
• 1-5 years: 10 days annually
•  8 paid holidays per year
• Approximately 8 paid shutdown days per year
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match (100% match on first 4%, 50% match on next 2%)
• Free Gym Memberships
• 100% Company-Paid Uniforms
• Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Lead to support a manufacturing operation by leading a maintenance team, improving equipment reliability, and helping drive a safe, productive workplace.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, developing employees, and serving as the go-to technical resource on the plant floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support maintenance technicians
• Prioritize and assign daily maintenance activities
• Troubleshoot and oversee repairs on production equipment
• Support preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production and other departments
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies
• Investigate equipment failures and implement corrective actions
• Maintain maintenance records and documentation
• Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and continuous improvement projects

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of leadership experience in industrial maintenance or manufacturing
• Strong troubleshooting experience in mechanical and electrical systems
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatic, motor controls, and PLC-controlled equipment
• Experience supervising maintenance personnel and coordinating daily work activities
• Strong communication and coaching skills

Preferred Qualifications

• PLC software experience
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Auto CAD experience
• Experience developing maintenance procedures and tracking maintenance metrics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office