Maintenance Technician Supervisor Luxfer MEL Technologies

Maintenance Technician Lead
Saxonburg PA

Division: Luxfer Magtech (a division of Luxfer MEL Technologies)

Job Overview
The Maintenance Lead is a hands-on leadership role responsible for coordinating daily maintenance activities supporting equipment reliability and guiding maintenance technicians through safe and effective work practices. This role serves as the technical and functional lead on shift balancing hands-on maintenance work with team oversight troubleshooting support and communication with Production leadership.
This position is ideal for an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys mentoring others improving processes and ensuring equipment uptime in a manufacturing environment.
What Youll Do
Leadership & Coordination

• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for Maintenance Technicians on shift
• Assign and prioritize maintenance work orders to support production needs
• Provide guidance training and technical support to maintenance team members
• Communicate equipment status priorities and issues with Production leadership
• Support onboarding and skill development of new maintenance team members

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repairs on mechanical electrical pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Lead preventative maintenance activities to reduce downtime and extend equipment life
• Support equipment startups shutdowns and production changeovers

• Assist with equipment tear-downs rebuilds and installations
• Ensure spare parts inventory tools and documentation are maintained

• Enforce safety procedures lockout/tagout (LOTO) and best practices
• Lead by example in maintaining a strong safety culture
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Participate in safety audits investigations and continuous improvement initiatives

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical maintenance background
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting industrial manufacturing equipment
• Ability to read basic schematics manuals and maintenance documentation
• Experience using hand tools power tools and diagnostic equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks
• Strong communication teamwork and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced production environment

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Lead Senior Technician or supervisory role
• Manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience
• Exposure to preventative maintenance programs
• Technical certifications trade school or military maintenance experience

• Stable manufacturing environment
• Leadership role with hands-on technical involvement
• Opportunities to grow into Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering support roles
• Strong safety culture
• Competitive pay and benefits

We encourage candidates with non-traditional backgrounds hands-on experience military training or transferable skills to apply.

Additional Information
This role requires a pre-employment drug screen physical and background check.
Due to the nature of our work this position may involve access to export-controlled information subject to ITAR regulations. Employment eligibility is limited to U.S. Citizens U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents or individuals authorized to work under applicable regulations.
Luxfer Magtech is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.