Maintenance Technician Lead

Industrial Maintenance Lead

- Kings Mountain, NC

- Monday - Friday

- 6:30AM - 2:30PM

- $26.00 - $30.00

Summary:

Hands-on industrial mechanic responsible for leading a small maintenance team. Installs, repairs, and troubleshoots equipment, coordinates projects, and ensures preventive maintenance is completed. Works from blueprints and schematics, manages inventory, and supports facility upkeep. Must remain safety-focused at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead, assign, and assist with maintenance and repair projects.

- Install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical (up to 480V), hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

- Maintain preventive maintenance schedules for equipment, forklifts, lifts, and cranes.

- Source vendors, order parts, and manage inventory with help from Assistant Plant Manager.

- Ensure OSHA safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout, are followed.

- Fabricate, weld, and modify parts as needed.

- Provide direction, training, and support to a team of 3 mechanics.

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma/GED; technical training preferred.

- 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.

- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to read blueprints, technical manuals, and follow complex instructions.

- Intermediate computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).

- Ability to lift up to 100 lbs and work in a physically demanding environment.

Work Environment:

Exposure to machinery, electrical components, heights, fumes, and noise. Must remain alert, follow safety protocols, and adapt to changing daily tasks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Referral program

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person