Maintenance Lead

Position: Reliability Lead (Maintenance Lead) Location: Salt Lake City, UT Shift: Nights, 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM (2-2-3 schedule) About the Role: This position serves as the Reliability Lead for the night shift in a high-volume beverage manufacturing plant. You’ll act as the maintenance leader for your shift—overseeing assigned technicians, coordinating all maintenance activities, driving reliability initiatives, and ensuring safe, efficient equipment performance.This is a union-classified role under the title “Reliability Lead.” Key Responsibilities Supervise and lead maintenance technicians on shift; delegate and oversee repairs, PMs, and installations. Complete and distribute end-of-shift maintenance reports (EOS). Communicate and escalate plant issues per established protocols. Train and develop technicians and promote a culture of safety and accountability. Review prior shift logs and hand off updates at shift change. Identify and schedule equipment improvements and corrective work orders. Participate in AM (Autonomous Maintenance) and predictive maintenance programs including vibration analysis, infrared scans, and oil analysis. Perform troubleshooting on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC systems (Allen-Bradley and similar platforms). Support reliability, safety, and quality initiatives across the plant. Maintain organized work areas and ensure compliance with GMP and safety standards. RequirementsEducation & Experience High school diploma or GED required. Electrical/mechanical background required; technical or apprenticeship training preferred. 3–5 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, preferably with CMMS systems. Technical Skills Strong multi-craft ability: electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, fabrication. Knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and servo systems. Familiarity with plant utilities (boiler, compressed air, water treatment, refrigeration). Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and mechanical/electrical diagrams. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CMMS software Soft Skills Hands-on leadership and team-development mindset. Strong communication and documentation skills. Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to reliability and continuous improvement. Comfortable working nights and occasional overtime. Physical & Work Environment Frequent standing, walking, climbing, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Exposure to loud environments, moving machinery, and variable temperatures. Must follow all safety and GMP standards. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40.74 - $42.24 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Work Location: In person