Lead Maintenance Tech - Night Shift

We are currently seeking a skilled Lead Maintenance Tech to join our team in Fort Myers, FL. A successful candidate will bring a strong mechanical and electrical background, excellent communication skills, eagerness to move into a higher-level position, and experience in a manufacturing plant. Our company offers a competitive hourly rate and overtime, favorable benefits, opportunities for advancement, great culture, and strong leadership.

POSITION - Lead Maintenance Tech - Manufacturing Plant

LOCATION - Fort Myers, FL

HOURLY RATE - $33.00 -35.00

SHIFT - Night Shift - Monday - Thursday 6pm to 4am 

MITER Brands is a family of leading window and door brands united by our passion for quality and driven by the relentless pursuit of 100%. At MITER Brands, we are reframing what’s possible – for our team, our customers, and communities across America.

LEADERS RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Supervision: Guide and oversee the work of assigned maintenance team members, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.

· Performance Tracking: Monitor maintenance key performance indicators in real-time and report findings to the Maintenance Manager.

· Disciplinary Action: Manage minor disciplinary issues within the team, referring more serious matters to the maintenance supervisor for resolution.

· Training and Orientation: Assist in planning and preparing training sessions and orientation programs for new maintenance team members, fostering their growth and integration into the team.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Incorporate Vision and Values: Integrate MITER’s vision and values into daily activities and behaviors, inspiring and motivating others to uphold the Miter philosophy.

· Safety Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures, including the use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

· Work Planning: Collaborate with the maintenance manager and planner to establish Preventative Maintenance (PM) work priorities, secure necessary supplies, and evaluate the skills required for task completion.

· Production Equipment Assessment: Evaluate production equipment priorities to organize work assignments effectively.

· Team Collaboration: Engage with team members to discuss upcoming PM work orders and delegate tasks based on individual skills and experience.

· Safety and Efficiency: Ensure maintenance and repair tasks are completed safely, effectively, and promptly.

· Technical Support: Provide assistance to team members facing technical challenges or advanced issues with their assignments.

· Quality Inspection: Inspect the work performed by team members to ensure standards are met.

· Resource Auditing: Audit workers' time, materials, and other resources for inventory management purposes.

· Liaison Role: Act as a liaison between production leadership and the maintenance team, collaborating with production leads and supervisors to prioritize business goals.

· Problem-Solving: Partner with the maintenance team to address roadblocks or challenges effectively.

· Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned to support team operations.

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· Extensive knowledge of production equipment, such as electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, fabrication, etc.

· Must be able to read and follow blueprints and schematics.

· Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) experience required.

· Sense of urgency and self-motivation with leadership abilities to generate results.

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate when appropriate.

· Ability to identify issues and to determine repairs that are needed.

· Ability to plan maintenance schedules for production demands.

· Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, CMMS (FiiX is a plus) or related software as needed to complete reports, logs, and inventory.

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/FORMAL TRAINING:

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Associate’s degree in engineering or related field is a plus.

· At least five (5) years of maintenance experience required.

· At least two (2) years of experience in a leadership capacity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Must be physically able to perform repairs when needed.

· Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.

· Work performed in a manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled.

· Will work in the maintenance shop, production floor, facility grounds, and in the front offices as needed