Manufacturing Maintenance Lead (Strong Mechanical Skills Req.)
Location: Gwinnett County, GA (100% onsite)
Salary: $65,000 + Profit Sharing + Benefits
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision (low employee cost), Life Insurance, Disability, PTO
Core Hours: M–F, 6:30am–3:30pm + Extended or Weekend Hours as Needed
Job Type: Full-Time (Typically 40–50 Hours Per Week)
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not Available
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Manufacturing Maintenance Lead (Strong Mechanical Skills Req.) Description
Our client in the liquid manufacturing industry is looking for a Maintenance Lead to add to their team in Gwinnett County, GA. In this hands-on role, you will report to the Maintenance Manager and work alongside a small team of Maintenance Technicians to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment. The work is approximately 90% mechanical and 10% electrical, with specialized repairs outsourced as needed. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with the ability to diagnose equipment issues and perform repairs independently. Knowledge of electrical systems and experience with basic electrical repairs is strongly preferred. To be successful, you must be mechanically skilled, proactive, and able to prioritize maintenance needs to minimize production downtime. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established and growing company with a positive work culture, long employee tenure, and profit-sharing benefits.
Manufacturing Maintenance Lead (Strong Mechanical Skills Req.) Responsibilities
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Perform hands-on mechanical maintenance to minimize equipment downtime
• Perform preventive maintenance and ensure adherence to the established schedule
• Perform emergency and unscheduled equipment repairs during production
• Identify equipment issues requiring outsourced repairs or specialized service
• Evaluate equipment reliability and recommend improvements to performance
• Prioritize maintenance tasks based on production needs and equipment urgency
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, repair records, and equipment documentation
• Collaborate with Maintenance Technicians to complete repairs and maintenance tasks
• Communicate equipment status and repair timelines to maintenance and production teams
• Assist with equipment installation, adjustments, and facility maintenance as needed
• Operate hand tools and measuring equipment safely and maintain a clean work area
Manufacturing Maintenance Lead (Strong Mechanical Skills Req.) Qualifications
• 3+ years of equipment maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills are required, basic electrical skills preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment independently is required
• Knowledge of basic hand tools and measuring equipment is required
• Comfortable standing, bending, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs. without restriction is required
• Ability to work extended weekday hours & Saturdays as needed is required
