The Lead Mechanic is responsible for overseeing and performing mechanical maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of equipment while providing leadership and direction to a team of mechanics. This position ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality work execution, and serves as the go-to resource for complex technical issues and workflow coordination.
Key Responsibilities:Lead and direct daily activities of maintenance mechanics to ensure timely completion of repairs and preventive maintenance tasks.
Assign work orders, monitor progress, and verify work quality and safety compliance.
Troubleshoot and repair a wide range of mechanical equipment, including pumps, compressors, motors, valves, gearboxes, and rotating machinery.
Serve as the primary point of contact for technical support on difficult or complex mechanical issues.
Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, and other departments to coordinate maintenance priorities and equipment outages.
Train and mentor team members in safe work practices, proper maintenance procedures, and company policies.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including logs, work orders, and material usage.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations, including Lockout/Tagout, hot work, and confined space entry.
Participate in planning shutdowns, turnarounds, and major equipment overhauls.
Monitor spare parts inventory and assist with procurement needs.
Assist with hiring and performance evaluations of maintenance team members.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or GED required.
Technical certification or trade school in mechanical or industrial maintenance preferred.
Minimum 57 years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience, with at least 12 years in a leadership or lead role.
Certifications (Preferred):
OSHA 10 or 30 Certification
Rigging or forklift certification
Welding certification (MIG, TIG, Stick) a plus
Skills:
Advanced knowledge of mechanical systems, troubleshooting, and repair techniques.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and P&IDs.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficient with hand and power tools, measuring instruments, and shop equipment.
Experience using a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
Must be able to lift 50+ lbs., work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying environmental conditions.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods.
Must be available to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergency callouts as needed.
The Lead Mechanic is responsible for overseeing and performing mechanical maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of equipment while providing leadership and direction to a team of mechanics. This position ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality work execution, and serves as the go-to resource for complex technical issues and workflow coordination.
Key Responsibilities:Lead and direct daily activities of maintenance mechanics to ensure timely completion of repairs and preventive maintenance tasks.
Assign work orders, monitor progress, and verify work quality and safety compliance.
Troubleshoot and repair a wide range of mechanical equipment, including pumps, compressors, motors, valves, gearboxes, and rotating machinery.
Serve as the primary point of contact for technical support on difficult or complex mechanical issues.
Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, and other departments to coordinate maintenance priorities and equipment outages.
Train and mentor team members in safe work practices, proper maintenance procedures, and company policies.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including logs, work orders, and material usage.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations, including Lockout/Tagout, hot work, and confined space entry.
Participate in planning shutdowns, turnarounds, and major equipment overhauls.
Monitor spare parts inventory and assist with procurement needs.
Assist with hiring and performance evaluations of maintenance team members.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or GED required.
Technical certification or trade school in mechanical or industrial maintenance preferred.
Minimum 57 years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience, with at least 12 years in a leadership or lead role.
Certifications (Preferred):
OSHA 10 or 30 Certification
Rigging or forklift certification
Welding certification (MIG, TIG, Stick) a plus
Skills:
Advanced knowledge of mechanical systems, troubleshooting, and repair techniques.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and P&IDs.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficient with hand and power tools, measuring instruments, and shop equipment.
Experience using a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
Must be able to lift 50+ lbs., work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying environmental conditions.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods.
Must be available to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergency callouts as needed.
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