Lead Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for leading and performing maintenance, repair, and preventive service for all equipment and systems at the propane cylinder refurbishing plant. This includes machinery involved in cylinder cleaning, shot blasting, painting, testing, filling, and packaging. The Lead Technician ensures equipment reliability, safety compliance, and efficient operation of all production systems while providing hands-on technical support and leadership to the maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the maintenance team in day-to-day tasks, prioritizing work orders to support production schedules and minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on all plant equipment including conveyors, shot blast machines, paint booths, pressure testing stations, dryers, and automated handling systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot air compressors, pumps, and ventilation systems supporting refurbishing and painting operations.
• Ensure safe maintenance practices in a flammable material environment, adhering to NFPA, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Oversee lockout / tagout (LOTO) and other safety procedures during maintenance activities.
• Coordinate and schedule equipment downtime for repairs and preventive maintenance without disrupting production flow.
• Maintain accurate records of work orders, PM logs, and parts usage in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Support equipment installation, upgrades, and plant improvement projects.
• Train maintenance technicians on safe work methods, troubleshooting, and equipment operation.
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure critical components are available.
• Assist in maintaining the facility’s propane, compressed air, and electrical systems, ensuring compliance with all local and federal regulations.
• Communicate maintenance status, upcoming projects, and safety issues to management.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and after-hours calls as needed

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Core Competencies :

Monday to Friday

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