Lead Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Lead oversees and supports plant maintenance activities to ensure reliable operation of manufacturing and facility equipment. This role coordinates mechanics and electricians, plans and executes mechanical and electrical maintenance, and drives continuous improvement in equipment performance, safety, and efficiency. The Maintenance Lead maintains critical records, troubleshoots complex issues, and helps create a safe, respectful, and high-performing work environment.

• Coordinate and control daily activities of plant maintenance mechanics and facility maintenance personnel.
• Work closely with plant and maintenance leadership to assign individual projects, tasks, and priorities for mechanics and electricians.
• Assist electricians and engineers with routine tasks and technical support as needed.
• Plan and provide mechanical equipment maintenance for manufacturing and building systems to reduce delays, costs, and breakdowns.
• Execute preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, and project-related work orders for plant machinery and equipment.
• Respond promptly to repair and parts requests to maintain all machinery at the highest level of integrity and performance.
• Assist in maintaining and organizing the spare parts inventory to support timely repairs and maintenance.
• Determine plant machinery needs and requirements and communicate necessary repairs and adjustments to maintenance and production supervisory personnel.
• Partner with shift supervisors to identify problems and implement solutions that minimize equipment downtime and slow time.
• Participate in root cause analysis exercises to eliminate recurring downtime events and improve long-term equipment performance.
• Provide input on preventive and predictive maintenance strategies and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Support engineering and production departments in developing and executing ideas to improve products, machinery, and manufacturing methods.
• Maintain accurate records, including work orders, standard operating procedures (SOPs), lockout/tagout (LOTO) documentation, confined space records, and other maintenance-related documentation.
• Lead by example in adherence to company policies, including safety procedures and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Contribute to a positive work environment where all employees work safely and respectfully with one another.

• Proven experience as a maintenance technician or lead in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance skills, including troubleshooting and repair of industrial equipment.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulics and pneumatics systems.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on plant machinery and facility equipment.
• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and electrical troubleshooting for production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with motors, drives, and related electrical components.
• Practical welding skills for equipment repair and fabrication as needed.
• Strong industrial troubleshooting skills to quickly diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Ability to maintain detailed maintenance records, including work orders, SOPs, LOTO procedures, and confined space documentation.
• Commitment to safety practices and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with mechanics, electricians, engineers, and production personnel.

• Experience working in a warehouse and factory setting with heavy industrial equipment.
• Comfort with participating in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance tasks and projects in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams.
• Attention to detail in planning maintenance activities and documenting work performed.
• Willingness to support and promote a respectful, team-oriented culture focused on safety and performance.

Join a growing organization that is investing in a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility designed for efficiency, innovation, and long-term success. You will help build industry-leading products with modern equipment while working in a culture guided by core values: being strong partners, staying passionate, maintaining a positive attitude, driving performance, and pioneering new ideas. This environment offers the opportunity to grow, contribute to meaningful improvements, and be part of a team that wins together.

This role operates in a warehouse and factory environment with active production equipment. The position requires regular standing, walking, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with hands and arms. You will occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and communicate with team members. The role involves regularly lifting and moving at least 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Work is performed on 12-hour shifts with rotating schedules: first shift runs from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on a 3-on/4-off, 4-on/3-off rotation, and third shift runs from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on the same rotating pattern. Personal protective equipment is used in accordance with safety policies appropriate for an industrial manufacturing setting.

This is a Permanent position based out of Greenwood, IN.

The pay range for this position is $88691.20 - $88691.20/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Join a Growing Company – Be part of an exciting expansion with a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. • Build Quality Products – Take pride in producing industry-leading products that set the standard. • Work with Modern Equipment – A facility designed for efficiency, innovation, and long-term success. • Live Our 5Ps – Partners, Passionate, Positive, Performance-Driven, and Pioneers, these are the values that guide how we work and win together.

This is a fully onsite position in Greenwood,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.