Lead Machine Repair Specialist
Lead Machine Repair Specialist
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$ 65000 - 85000
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Ready for a position where your leadership will drive excellence in machine reliability within a prominent Heavy Industry leader
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Lead Machine Repair Specialist to join our dynamic team. This is a critical role responsible for overseeing complex repair initiatives optimizing preventative maintenance programs and leading a team of dedicated technicians. You will serve as a subject matter expert guiding diagnostic efforts and implementing innovative solutions to ensure peak performance across our diverse heavy machinery assets. This role is ideal for an individual looking to pivot their extensive hands-on experience into a leadership capacity driving continuous improvement and operational uptime.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the primary technical expert for diagnosing and resolving highly complex mechanical electrical hydraulic and pneumatic system malfunctions on all industrial machinery.
* Lead and direct a team of machine repair technicians in daily operations ensuring efficient and effective task execution.
* Develop refine and champion preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and extend asset life.
* Provide advanced training and mentorship to the maintenance team enhancing their technical capabilities and problem-solving skills.
* Collaborate closely with engineering and production departments to implement machine upgrades modifications and new equipment installations.
* Manage critical spare parts inventory and recommend strategic purchases to minimize downtime.
* Oversee the maintenance and troubleshooting of specialized systems including comprehensive robot cells emission systems and complex CNC controls.
* Ensure strict adherence to all safety protocols and champion a proactive safety culture within the team.
* Utilize and optimize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for comprehensive data analysis and reporting including work order entry and completion.
* Take the lead on complex rigging projects and ensure safe handling of all industrial gases.
Recommended Qualifications:
* Bachelors degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical Electrical Industrial) or equivalent journeyman certification with 10 years of progressive experience in heavy industrial machine repair.
* Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage mentor and motivate a maintenance team.
* Mastery of complex electrical hydraulic and pneumatic schematics with expert-level troubleshooting capabilities.
* Profound knowledge of PLC programming diagnostics and industrial control systems (e.g. Allen-Bradley Siemens).
* Exceptional analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills in high-pressure situations.
* Proven track record of implementing successful preventative maintenance programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills capable of effectively collaborating across departments.
* Possession of a comprehensive set of personal hand tools and relevant certifications (e.g. forklift man-lift).
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies applied to maintenance processes.
* Certification in Vibration Analysis Thermography or other predictive maintenance technologies.
* Background in large-scale casting machining or grinding operations.
* Experience with capital equipment installation and commissioning.
* Advanced knowledge of welding and automatic torch cutting.
Roles That Should Apply:
* Maintenance Team Leader
* Senior Industrial Maintenance Engineer
* Maintenance Supervisor
* Technical Lead - Machine Repair
* Principal Reliability Technician
If you are an accomplished leader in industrial machine repair with a passion for driving operational excellence and developing talent this Lead Specialist role in Heavy Industry offers an unparalleled opportunity. We invite you to bring your extensive expertise to our team and help us set new benchmarks for equipment reliability and efficiency. Apply now and become a cornerstone of our maintenance success!
Employment Type
Full Time
