Lead Maintenance Technician
Waco, TX
28.00-30.00
Contract to Perm
Title:
Lead Maintenance Technician
Location:
Waco, TX
76710
Pay:
$28–$30/
hr
Schedule:
Monday–Friday
Apply at www.crouchstaffing.com
Position Overview
Crouch Staffing Solutions, Inc. is
seeking an experienced Lead Maintenance Technician to support production operations, oversee maintenance activities, and ensure equipment reliability. This position combines hands-on work with leadership responsibilities, including training technicians, planning preventive maintenance, supporting production uptime, and ensuring facility safety and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Production Manager to maintain efficient and high-quality production operations.
- Schedule and execute preventive maintenance to maximize equipment life and reduce downtime.
- Train, mentor, and audit PM Technicians; ensure all PM tasks are completed correctly.
- Oversee facility maintenance to ensure optimal function, safety, and professional appearance.
- Assign daily maintenance tasks based on technician competency and project needs.
- Evaluate technician performance and provide guidance regarding training, tools, and resources.
- Build a high-performing maintenance team with strong troubleshooting capabilities and minimal skills gaps.
- Support scheduling and hiring efforts to ensure proper coverage, including second shift needs.
- Respond to off-hours maintenance calls as needed to prevent production disruption.
- Collaborate with the Safety Officer to maintain OSHA compliance and complete monthly audits.
- Oversee inspections for hoists, forklifts, and other safety-regulated equipment; maintain required records.
- Identify and implement continuous improvements for equipment reliability, safety, efficiency, and quality.
Skilled Trade Duties
- Refrigeration, plumbing, HVAC repair; pipe work, welding, metal fabrication.
- Diagnostics and repair of heaters, furnaces, and electronic ignition systems.
- Operation of saws, drill presses, and hand/power tools.
- Electrical troubleshooting, wiring/fixture repair, motors, lighting circuits, and fan systems.
- Building repairs including windows, doors, roofing, furniture assembly, and structural work.
- PLC, VFD, and servo troubleshooting.
- Mechanical and electrical maintenance, replacement of circuits, switches, and components.
- Recordkeeping for labor, materials, and work orders; enter updates in Limbel system.
- Tool and material purchasing, operating company vehicles for pickups/deliveries.
- Perform other duties as assigned; maintain regular attendance.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Scheduling, work assignment, and maintenance planning.
- Safety procedures, codes, and regulations.
- Storage, recordkeeping, and maintenance best practices.
- Tools, equipment, and methods used in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and general maintenance.
Ability to:
- Perform journey-level maintenance tasks across multiple trades.
- Assign, guide, and review work of maintenance personnel.
- Interpret codes, regulations, blueprints, schematics, and work orders.
- Operate tools, equipment, forklifts, and vehicles safely.
- Accurately use tape measures, calipers, and micrometers.
- Estimate labor and material costs.
- Maintain records and meet timelines with minimal supervision.
- Lift up to 75 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Work in environments with heat, cold, dust, fumes, and moving machinery.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum four years of experience in one or more skilled trades.
Licenses & Requirements
- Valid Texas driver’s license with a clean driving record.