AWS Day Shift - Maintenance Technician Sr/Lead

Job description

Senior Maintenance Technician/ Team Lead (AWS)

Location: Lexington, KY

Day Shift (6 AM-6 PM): $28-$32/hr. (DOE) + OT Available

AWS Schedule: Work (3) 12-hour shifts (36 hours) and get paid for 40 | Full-Time

What This Job Is Really About

If you're the person others look to when something breaks-this is your role.

You'll be leading a team while staying hands-on with mechanical and electrical systems, troubleshooting issues, and keeping production and facility equipment running safely and efficiently.

What Your Day May Look Like - Start your shift with a safety meeting and team check-in - Review work orders and assign priorities to technicians - Jump in to troubleshoot equipment breakdowns on the floor - Repair motors, wiring, conveyors, or facility systems - Oversee preventive maintenance to avoid downtime - Support your team on complex repairs and recurring issues - Coordinate with operations, vendors, or contractors as needed - Track work, parts, and repairs in CMMS before shift handoff

What You'll Be Working On - Packaging lines, conveyors, and production equipment - Motors, pumps, compressors, and drive systems - Electrical systems: wiring, panels, switchgear, transformers - HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, and air handlers - Hydraulic, pneumatic, and facility systems (lighting, plumbing, etc.)

Tools & Equipment - Multimeters and electrical testing tools - Hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment - Precision measuring tools - CMMS/work order systems - Blueprints, schematics, and repair manuals

What You'll Be Doing - Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians - Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems - Perform and oversee preventive maintenance programs - Diagnose issues using schematics, manuals, and testing tools - Dismantle equipment and replace defective components - Fabricate or modify parts when needed - Ensure accurate documentation of repairs, parts, and work completed - Manage parts inventory and maintenance materials - Support equipment installs, upgrades, and facility projects - Ensure all work meets OSHA, LOTO, and safety standards

Requirements

What You Bring - 5+ years of maintenance experience (industrial preferred) - Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills - Experience working with production equipment and facility systems - Previous leadership, lead, or mentoring experience - Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and manuals - Experience with CMMS systems

Bonus If You Have - PLC or controls experience - Welding or machining experience - Maintenance certifications or an apprenticeship background - Experience in logistics, warehouse, or manufacturing environments - Experience calibrating electronic, mechanical, or pressure measurement tools (gauges, oscilloscopes, etc.) in accordance with ISO/IEC-17025 or ISO 9001 standards - Electrical Worker Certification issued through the State of Kentucky

Work Environment - Active industrial/warehouse setting (hands-on, physical work) - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights or in tight spaces - 12-hour AWS schedule (days or nights) - Overtime available as needed

Apply Today

If you're a skilled maintenance tech who can lead, troubleshoot, and keep operations running-we want to hear from you.