Maintenance Technical Lead

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Maintenance Technical Lead to oversee maintenance and repair activities for automotive testing equipment, facility equipment, and buildings. This role will lead a small multi-trade maintenance team, coordinate daily maintenance activities, troubleshoot automated systems, and ensure safe, timely, and effective completion of maintenance work.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, prioritize, assign, supervise, implement, and review maintenance and repair activities.
• Lead and support a small multi-trade skilled maintenance team.
• Troubleshoot automated testing systems and determine corrective actions.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs for automotive testing equipment and facilities.
• Develop and improve maintenance strategies, programs, and processes.
• Prioritize maintenance activities based on urgency, operational needs, and workforce availability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Coach, mentor, and develop skilled trade employees.
• Procure parts, materials, and rentals required for maintenance activities.
• Track maintenance KPIs such as PM completion, overtime, and other performance metrics.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping, vacation, and time-off records.
• Coordinate environmental inspections and waste pickups.
• Manage supplier/customer relationships and serve as a point of contact for service providers.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of maintenance materials and equipment.
• Support multiple maintenance and improvement projects simultaneously.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial automation experience with project management experience.
• Demonstrated maintenance troubleshooting and problem-solving experience.
• Experience leading or supervising maintenance/skilled trade employees.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels, from hourly skilled trades to senior leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop maintenance personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must be available to work ALL 3 SHIFTS and overtime as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering discipline.
• Automotive manufacturing, testing, or industrial environment experience.
• Experience working in a union environment.
• Continuous improvement / Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Green Belt, Red X, or Six Sigma training.
• Experience with controls, robotics, drives, system-level communication systems, conveyance systems, welding systems, paint processes, sealing systems, glass cell systems, vision systems, and sensors.

Important: Candidates must be willing and able to work all three shifts. This is a mandatory requirement for the position.

Why work at G-Tech?
G-Tech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at G-Tech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today!

G-Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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