Maintenance Lead

Job Category:

Manufacturing & Operations

Job Family:

Repair & Maintenance

Job Description:

The Senior Maintenance Mechanic performs advanced preventive and corrective maintenance on plant facilities, structures, and support systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role applies deep technical expertise across multiple trades, independently resolves complex facility issues, and supports plant operations through high‑quality maintenance execution.

What you’ll do

• •Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant buildings, structures, and facility systems
• •Repair and maintain walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, doors, docks, and structural components
• •Perform moderate plumbing work, including hydraulic, air, gas, and water systems
• •Install, repair, and maintain heaters, exhaust fans, ventilation systems, and lighting
• •Perform skilled carpentry work, including framing, demolition, drywall, flooring, and wall systems
• •Fabricate and repair supports, stands, exhaust components, and miscellaneous items using drawings or sketches
• •Perform welding activities as required, including TIG, MIG, and other sanitary or structural welds
• •Support maintenance of HVAC systems and building utilities
• •Perform minor exterior maintenance, including parking areas, drainage, and seasonal tasks
• •Safely operate power tools, shop equipment, and material‑handling equipment
• •Complete maintenance work orders, downtime records, parts usage, and computerized maintenance documentation
• •Maintain housekeeping and organization in assigned maintenance and facility areas
• •Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, food safety, and GMP requirements
• •Support plant operations through responsive maintenance and problem resolution

What you will need to succeed

• •ITI or Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical, B. Tech Mechanical/ Electrical
• •Typically requires extensive experience in industrial maintenance, facilities maintenance, or multi‑trade repair work
• •Advanced working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, welding, fabrication, and building systems
• •Ability to read and follow technical drawings, manuals, and written instructions
• •Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency with hand and power tools
• •Ability to work independently and resolve complex maintenance issues
• •Basic computer skills for work order and maintenance systems
• •Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, and working in varied plant environments
• •Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with plant partners