Maintenance Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Lead

Job Description

The Maintenance Lead performs preventive maintenance in a painting facility and takes ownership of troubleshooting and repairing a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems. This role ensures equipment runs reliably, responds quickly to breakdowns, and supports continuous operations by applying strong technical skills and sound critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and systems within the painting facility to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot and repair a variety of mechanical systems, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including components related to hydraulics and other facility equipment.
• Apply a multi-skilled approach to investigate, diagnose, and resolve equipment issues across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and welding systems.
• React to equipment breakdowns with a strong sense of urgency to maintain continuous operations and eliminate unplanned downtime.
• Use a wide range of hand and power tools safely and effectively to perform repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical schematics, and equipment service manuals to guide maintenance and repair work.
• Document maintenance activities and repairs accurately to support ongoing reliability and future troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to prioritize maintenance tasks and support production needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and recommend preventive or corrective actions.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience performing preventive maintenance in an industrial or facility environment.
• Strong mechanical skills, including the ability to diagnose and repair a variety of mechanical systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and components.
• Working knowledge of facility systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, equipment technical schematics, and service manuals.
• Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to solve complex equipment problems.
• Ability to use and maintain a wide range of hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to react to equipment breakdowns with urgency and maintain continuous operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a painting or similar production facility environment.
• Experience in hydraulics and related systems.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance tasks based on production needs and equipment criticality.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with production and other maintenance team members.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to facility procedures and standards.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a supportive environment that values work-life balance and offers meaningful rewards for their contributions. New team members receive five days of paid vacation to start, with additional time available after 90 days. After 90 days of employment, employees can enroll in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, with options to cover spouses and children. A 401(k) plan is available after one year, including a company match to help build long-term financial security. Overtime is not mandatory, giving employees control over their schedules, while voluntary overtime is available at time-and-a-half pay for those who want to increase their earnings.

Work Environment

The role is based in a painting facility that relies on a variety of mechanical and electrical systems to support continuous operations. The Maintenance Lead works hands-on with facility systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, welding, and hydraulics, using a wide range of hand and power tools. The environment involves working around production equipment and requires attention to safety procedures and proper use of tools and equipment. Work hours follow a regular schedule, with overtime available on a voluntary basis at time-and-a-half pay, allowing flexibility for additional hours when desired.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Manitowoc, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

5 days paid vacation to start, also more after 90 day Insurance: after 90 days (insurance company requirement) can enroll in medical, dental, vision including spouse and children 401K: can enroll after one year – company matches No mandatory OT unless he would like some – time and ½ pay

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Manitowoc,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.