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Lead Industrial Maintenance Specialist

Caliberr Staffing
Reading, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/10/2027
About the Role

As a Lead Industrial Maintenance Specialist, you will serve as a technical authority, ensuring maximum equipment uptime through advanced troubleshooting and proactive system optimization. You will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence by mentoring team members and implementing strategic improvements across our high-speed production lines.

Responsibilities
  • Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical and electrical failures to minimize production downtime and enhance throughput.
  • Lead technical overhaul projects, restoring equipment to peak performance standards during planned maintenance windows.
  • Develop and document standardized troubleshooting procedures to elevate the technical proficiency of the entire maintenance team.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to execute continuous improvement initiatives and facility upgrades.
  • Maintain and optimize auxiliary systems, including air compressors, chillers, and water filtration units, to ensure reliable plant operations.
  • Champion safety protocols and best practices across the facility to foster a secure and efficient work environment.

Qualifications

Required Skills

  • 6 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment, including project or team leadership.
  • Advanced proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
  • Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting VFDs, servo motors, PLCs, and complex automation systems.
  • Skilled in the use of precision measuring tools and standard shop machinery.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to resolve technical issues across departments.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite for reporting and documentation.

Preferred Skills

  • 10 years of maintenance experience with 6 years in a leadership capacity.
  • Specialized technical knowledge of blow molding, injection molding, or high-speed packaging equipment.
  • Advanced fabrication capabilities, including welding (MIG/TIG/Stick) and machining.
  • Associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related technical field.
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet, Profibus, or CAN-bus.

Salary : $35 - $43

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