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
