Machine Shop Maintenance Lead

Our seacoast New Hampshire manufacturing client is hiring a Machine Shop Maintenance Lead to help them move their operations to a new location. After the move is completed, the hired candidate will be a facility leader of a plant that was renovated and upgraded with a $35 million investment. The company is offering an attractive salary and benefits package. This is a hands-on role requiring someone with hands on machine maintenance and overall plant operations expertise.

Responsibilities for the Machine Shop Maintenance Lead

Support the decommissioning and relocation of a variety of large and small scale equipment to the new facility.

Organize and plan projects, staff daily duties, short-term/long-term, and prioritize scheduled move projects

Operate as a working lead to help the maintenance team perform/complete maintenance activities including complex assignments.

Maintains function and reliability of facility systems and associated equipment by implementing and providing oversight of a preventive maintenance program; facilitates the operation and testing of systems and equipment.

Support Plant Manager in the development of strategies and plans to be aligned with operational needs, minimize risks, and maximize the useful life of the assets being maintained.

Maintain records and coordinate service/repair via outside contractors on a variety of high precision machining equipment and other large-scale equipment.

Participate in the opex and capital planning process and repair vs. replace decisions.

Carry out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues.

Respond to internal inquiries for maintenance support; review, prioritize, and assign tickets from the work order system.

Support compliance audits and quality assurance reviews; review performance reports and take corrective actions.

Partners and coordinates with EH&S safety coordinator on safety related topics and initiatives; active participant of the safety team.

Education and Experience Requirements