Lead Maintenance Technician

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Schedule: Mon-Fri 11:00pm-7:00am

Starting Pay: $33 (depending on experience)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Lead Maintenance Technician to join a well-established company in Baton Rouge, LA. The ideal candidate will bring strong mechanical knowledge, leadership ability, and hands-on troubleshooting experience. This role ensures equipment reliability, supports a safe work environment, and guides a team of maintenance professionals in daily operations.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Oversight

Lead, supervise, and mentor a maintenance crew on assigned shifts.

Assign, prioritize, and verify completion of daily maintenance tasks.

Provide training, technical support, and guidance to technicians.

Communicate effectively with production teams, supervisors, and other departments.

Ensure all work complies with company procedures and safety standards.

Assist with planning and scheduling preventive and corrective maintenance.

Technical Maintenance Duties

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems, including gearboxes, servos, conveyors, motors, and complex equipment.

Install and remove motors, gearboxes, servos, and related components.

Diagnose and repair issues involving bearings, sprockets, and power transmission parts.

Read and interpret electrical schematics and perform electrical troubleshooting under Arc Flash safety protocols.

Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters to evaluate system performance.

Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to overcome technical challenges.

Work independently and lead others in using manuals, tools, and available resources to solve problems.

Qualifications

3+ years of industrial maintenance experience (lead or senior tech experience preferred)

Millwright experience required

Strong mechanical aptitude with proven hands-on troubleshooting skills

Ability to discuss and demonstrate technical knowledge

Ability to provide strong professional references

Understanding of bearings, sprockets, mechanical systems, and power transmission

Experience with electrical schematics and Arc Flash safety

Prior plant or industrial environment experience is a plus

Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Self-starter with the ability to guide a team and work independently

Physical Requirements

Lift up to 50 lbs regularly

Stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods

Climb ladders and work at heights when required

Use hand tools and diagnostic equipment safely and accurately

Work in heat, noise, and industrial conditions while wearing required PPE

If you're ready to lead a skilled maintenance team and take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today.

Pay: From $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Application Question(s):

- How many years of industrial maintenance experience do you have?

- Do you have experience in a leadership or crew lead role?

- Do you have millwright experience?

- How comfortable are you reading electrical schematics and performing electrical troubleshooting?

- Are you comfortable working independently and guiding a team using manuals, tools, and available resources?

- Are you able to lift 50 lbs regularly and work in heat, noise, and industrial environments?

Shift availability:

- Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

- Baton Rouge, LA 70811 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person