Mechanic Supervisor Tech Lead

Job Summary:

The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor / Technical Lead is responsible for leading plant maintenance technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while remaining actively involved in hands-on mechanical repairs. This role ensures production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime through strong technical leadership, preventive maintenance execution, and continuous improvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of maintenance mechanics and technicians in daily plant operations
• Assign work orders, prioritize urgent repairs, and coordinate scheduled maintenance
• Provide on-the-job training, mentoring, and technical guidance to maintenance staff
• Support employee development, performance feedback, and safety accountability

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced mechanical diagnostics and repairs on manufacturing equipment such as:
  • Extrusion and converting machinery
  • Rollers, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and conveyors
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Cutting, winding, laminating, or packaging systems
• Respond quickly to unplanned equipment downtime and production-critical breakdowns
• Lead root-cause troubleshooting and corrective action implementation
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Leadership

• Drive preventive maintenance (PM) compliance and ensure tasks are completed accurately
• Recommend predictive maintenance tools or improvements (vibration analysis, wear tracking, etc.)
• Work with reliability teams to reduce recurring failures and extend machine life
• Maintenance Planning & Coordination
• Partner with Production and Operations teams to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption
• Coordinate shutdown maintenance activities, line changeovers, and equipment rebuilds
• Maintain accurate records of labor, repairs, PM completion, and part usage through CMMS systems

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of extrusion, converting, film/plastics, or packaging equipment
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Understanding of PLC-related troubleshooting (mechanical side support)
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Reliability Programs

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required (technical degree preferred)
• 5–10 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience
• Prior leadership experience as a lead mechanic, team lead, or supervisor preferred
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems in a production environment
• Experience working with CMMS platforms and maintenance scheduling
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Leadership through example (hands-on, floor-focused)
• Ability to prioritize production-critical work under pressure
• Strong communication with production, engineering, and management
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing facility
• May involve exposure to heat, machinery, noise, and shift-based coverage
• Overtime and on-call support may be required during emergencies or shutdowns

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, and lift for extended periods. 

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and machinery. 

• Ability to frequently lift and move items up to 50 pounds. 

Benefits and Perks

• Matching 401k
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Birthday
• Paid Holidays 

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Hickman's Family Farms and its brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hickman's Family Farms will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances. You are applying for a position with Hickman’s Family Farms that is designated as a Safety Sensitive Position pursuant to A.R.S. §23-493 et seq. You are ineligible for placement in a Safety Sensitive Position if you are engaged in the current use of any drug, whether legal, prescribed by a physician or otherwise, if it could cause an impairment or otherwise decrease or lessen your job performance or ability to perform your job duties.

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000