Lead Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Lead Maintenance Technician Job Description We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Lead Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for running preventive maintenance, making repairs, and leading maintenance efforts while working collaboratively with a diverse team to achieve shared goals. Responsibilities Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities and assign preventive maintenance tasks to team members. Manage and ensure the implementation of general safety practices, including lock out/tag out procedures and 5S conditions. Coordinate trouble calls for machine downtime to ensure all equipment is repaired with the utmost quality. Prevent downtime by ensuring timely completion of work orders and maintaining a backlog of no more than 25 days. Retest all equipment with associates and leadership to verify quality and performance. Manage cross-shift repair coordination to avoid production interruptions. Assist in the development of team members' skills and behaviors. Initiate, plan, execute, control, and report on team projects to achieve improvement goals. Continuously identify and implement improvements in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and environment. Foster a teamwork atmosphere through excellent communication and respect for people. Escalate critical equipment issues to ensure adequate resources are assigned. Work unscheduled overtime as necessary to meet production goals. Essential Skills Prior leadership experience in maintenance. Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with 5S methodologies. Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting, control systems, and robotics. Ability to report team activity and progress through visual management tools such as weak point management, pareto charts, and other tools. Why Work Here? Enjoy great benefits and competitive pay while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our company values continuous improvement and offers opportunities for professional growth. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, IN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $95680.00/yr. Competitive SalaryPerformance BonusGenerous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid HolidaysAffordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options100% 401(k) match up to 6%Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term DisabilityTuition Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidanceRecognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward ProgramsMeaningful opportunities for personal and professional developmentOnsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health ClinicBest in class work culture! Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 2026. About Aerotek: 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 meets 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 solving for 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. 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.

Created: 2026-03-06