What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Maintenance Tech position at Synergy Prototype Stamping, LLC?
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Lead Maintenance Tech
Reports To: Operations Manager
About the Role:
Synergy Prototype Stamping is looking for a hands-on, high-initiative Maintenance Technician who can also drive our safety efforts. This is not a “wait for something to break” role—our shop has multiple hydraulic and mechanical presses ready for upgrades, modernizations, and safety improvements. If you enjoy improving machines, building systems, and making a real impact on plant safety and reliability, this is the position for you.
What You’ll Do:
Maintenance & Machine Repair
JOB TITLE: Lead Maintenance Tech
Reports To: Operations Manager
About the Role:
Synergy Prototype Stamping is looking for a hands-on, high-initiative Maintenance Technician who can also drive our safety efforts. This is not a “wait for something to break” role—our shop has multiple hydraulic and mechanical presses ready for upgrades, modernizations, and safety improvements. If you enjoy improving machines, building systems, and making a real impact on plant safety and reliability, this is the position for you.
What You’ll Do:
Maintenance & Machine Repair
- Perform, document, and manage preventive maintenance on all machines.
- Conduct and record weekly machine inspections.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues.
- Work with PLC controls and assist in upgrading machinery with new control systems and safety equipment.
- Coordinate and oversee 3rd-party service providers when outside repairs are needed.
- Order maintenance consumables and ensure tools/parts are available when needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area across the shop.
- Support and enforce all company safety protocols.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and assist in safety planning and documentation.
- Participate in safety audits and improvements across the facility.
- Promote a safety-first culture through daily actions and communication.
- Strong work ethic and reliability.
- Belief in our company values: Synergy, Integrity, Ambition, Taking Ownership, and having fun!
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and customer-service mindset.
- Proficiency with computers for documentation and basic PM systems.
- Deep understanding of hydraulic and mechanical presses.
- Experience with mechanical repair, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical troubleshooting, and PLCs.
- Safety management experience is a big plus.
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Benefits package includes BCBS, 4% match on 401k, electives available at employee expense: vision/dental life insurance, AFLAC
- Opportunity to transform and modernize 3 buildings full of machines waiting for upgrades
- A team environment where everyone contributes and your work genuinely matters
