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Open nowPosted 19 days ago

2nd shift-Lead Maintenance Technician

Mestek, Inc23 open roles

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Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
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Mestek Machinery is the industry-leading designer and manufacturer of the most complete, productive, and innovative metal forming solutions for the fabrication of HVAC sheet metal ductwork and fittings. Our family of companies –- Lockformer, Engel, Iowa Precision, Roto-Die, have decades of experience addressing every facet of the HVAC duct industry. The result is a combined knowledge and experience that develops cutting edge, precision technology and automated manufacturing equipment that improves productivity while ensuring the highest-quality finished ducts and fittings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  1. Serve as the working lead for staff on 2nd shift, providing daily direction, support, and task prioritization.
  2. Ensure smooth workflow throughout the shift, adjusting assignments as needed to meet production and quality goals.
  3. Provide shift-change communication to 1st shift leadership and maintenance teams, ensuring continuity of work.
  4. Support new or less experienced employees by coaching processes, troubleshooting, and proper equipment operation.
  5. Work with the safety committee to ensure continuous compliance with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations and standards.
  6. Identify and troubleshoot quality issues and recommend solutions.
  7. Work collaboratively with the Quality Technician to support in-process inspections, ensure machines meet required specifications, and resolve quality-related issues quickly.
  8. Support root-cause analysis related to quality or equipment problems.
  9. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and safety control processes.
  10. Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
  11. Communicating deviations, rework needs, or quality concerns the Assembly Supervisor and QC.
  12. Performs and assumes other duties and responsibilities as may be required.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The 2nd Shift Lead Maintenance Technician is a working lead responsible for overseeing and supporting staff during the 2nd shift. This position ensures safe and efficient production by providing hands-on troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, interpretation of blueprints and bills of materials (BOMs), support with sub-assembly, and machine build tasks.

This role partners closely with the 1st shift Assembly Supervisor, Quality Control, and Engineering to ensure consistent workflow, proper equipment performance, and adherence to quality standards. The Lead Technician sets expectations for productivity and quality and serves as the technical resource for the 2nd shift.

This is a temp-to-hire opportunity. Training will begin on 1st shift for several weeks before transitioning to 2nd shift.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Industrial Technician Certificate or equivalent required; Associate of applied science or comparable degree preferred.
  • Minimum 4–6 years of maintenance technician experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience working in union manufacturing environments preferred.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
  • Proven ability to lead a team or serve as a subject-matter expert on a production shift.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with QC, engineering, and production.
  • Computer literacy, including maintenance systems, email, and documentation tools.
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