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AWS- Maintenance Technician Sr/Lead

Mmsteam, Lexington, KY, United States


Description

Senior Maintenance Technician/
Team Lead (AWS)
Location:

Lexington, KY

Day Shift (6 AM–6 PM):

$28–$32/hr (DOE) + OT Available

Night Shift (6 PM–6 AM):

$30–$34/hr (DOE, includes shift differential) + OT Available

Schedule:

12-Hour AWS | Paid 30-Minute Lunch | 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.

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