Sr. Lead, Maintenance

PLZ Aeroscience

$108K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • Attention to detail in defect identification
  • Proven time management ability to meet deadlines
  • Working knowledge of PLCs and basic electrical troubleshooting preferred
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to read technical manuals and schematics
  • Familiar with CMMS software (eMaint) for maintenance tracking
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Responsibilities

  • Lead the maintenance team, focusing on safety and equipment efficiency
  • Oversee troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical systems
  • Coordinate maintenance scheduling with production teams to minimize downtime
  • Conduct facility open and close procedures, ensuring systems are operational
  • Ensure adherence to safety regulations across all maintenance activities
  • Support equipment installations and process improvements as needed
  • Train and mentor maintenance staff in technical and safety procedures
  • Conduct audits on technician performance and preventive maintenance effectiveness
  • Maintain inventory of critical spare parts and maintenance supplies
  • Respond to off-hours emergencies when required
  • Perform basic machining and electrical diagnostics on production equipment
  • Carry out additional tasks to support maintenance and production goals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
  • Company-paid Life and Short-Term disability coverage
  • Voluntary life and disability insurance options
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off for work-life balance
  • Potential for bonus incentives based on performance
Full Job Description
Key Responsibility

  • Lead and supervise the maintenance team in daily operations, prioritizing safety, efficiency, and equipment uptime.
  • Perform and oversee troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems, especially on aerosol filling lines and support equipment.
  • Coordinate with production to schedule maintenance, reduce downtime, and support operational goals.
  • Conduct facility open-up/close-down tasks, including alarm systems, lighting, compressors, air dryers, and boilers.
  • Ensure compliance all safety regulations.
  • Support equipment installations, overhauls, process improvements, and capital projects as needed.
  • Train, mentor, and support mechanics and technicians in both technical and safety procedures.
  • Conduct audits on technicians and PM effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, and EHS teams to support manufacturing goals.
  • Source, order, and maintain inventory of critical spare parts and maintenance supplies.
  • Train and mentor maintenance staff; conduct performance evaluations and schedule coverage.
  • Respond to emergencies and off-hours issues as needed.
  • Perform basic fabrication and machining (mill, lathe, drill press), and adjust or repair conveyor systems and production line machinery including:
  • Perform basic electrical diagnostics, including motor controls, 3-phase systems, frequency drives, and PLC-related troubleshooting.
  • Carry out other duties as assigned to support maintenance and production objectives.


Qualifications

  • Possess and demonstrate mechanical aptitude
  • Attention to detail for identifying defects
  • Excellent time management skills, with proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Working knowledge of PLCs and basic electrical troubleshooting a plus
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics
  • Utilize CMMS software (eMaint) to log work orders, schedule preventive maintenance, and track equipment history. In addition, review maintenance emails, and track daily logs
  • Use computer-based systems to access equipment manuals, technical documents, schematics, and SOPs
  • Comfortable using computers and software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)


Education and/or Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent


Compensation:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position is $52.00/hour. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits including:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.
  • Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
  • Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
  • 401k & company provided match.
  • Paid Time Off
  • Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)

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