WUS - Maintenance Team Lead

Job Title: WUS Maintenance Team Lead

We offer you:

• (3) Bonus opportunities
• Health insurance, AD&D
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Dental insurance
• Full vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Leave of absence support program
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Legal insurance
• Discounted gym memberships
• Discounts on services/products
• Blue365 health & wellness discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telehealth services

Your role in our team:

As a Regional Maintenance Team Lead for the US Walmart Account at WITRON, you will support the Maintenance Supervisor by coordinating technician activities and providing advanced hands‑on troubleshooting across multiple sites. You will help execute high‑priority maintenance tasks, refurbishments, commissioning support, and improvement initiatives while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption. As a key technical resource in the field, you will guide technicians, support task planning, communicate job status to leadership, and maintain strong documentation and safety standards during regional assignments.

Ideal candidate profile:

You are an experienced electromechanical technician with strong troubleshooting abilities and a solid understanding of automated systems. You excel in dynamic, multi‑site environments and are comfortable supporting teams through technical guidance, coordination, and problem‑solving. You value structured planning, safety, and clear communication when working within live operations. Adaptable, organized, and improvement‑minded, you lead by example, maintain strong documentation habits, and contribute to a collaborative team culture while supporting the execution of regional maintenance priorities.

Qualifications:

• Post‑secondary technical training or vocational certification (e.g., Industrial Electrician, Millwright, or related trade)

Skills/Experience Required:

• 2 years experience as an Electromechanical Technician (automated or industrial environment)
• Proven ability to coordinate technicians and organize work activities during special assignments
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail and effective problem‑solving abilities
• Proven ability to learn new tasks quickly and apply practical technical judgment
• Strong proficiency with PCs and digital systems, including maintenance or operational software
• Consistent commitment to safety, responsibility, and professional work practices
• Experience working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, operational demands, and varying shift schedules
• Strong work habits that support maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient workspace
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing automated systems (e.g., conveyors, cranes, hoists)
• Skilled in mechanical repairs and use of hand/power tools (a must)
• Familiarity with AC systems up to 600/400/480 volts and DC systems up to 24 volts
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, symbols, and electrical measuring tools
• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical drive technology (e.g., motors and gears)
• Familiarity with control technology (e.g., controls, inverters)
• Basic understanding of PLC logic
• Ability to work at heights up to 100 feet (30 meters) with training and PPE, such as fall protection harness
• Ability to work in temperature conditions ranging from 55°F to -15°F (13°C to -26°C), (PPE provided)
• Experience working different shifts in response to operational requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate technician activities during regional assignments; set task priorities under Supervisor guidance
• Support execution of high‑priority maintenance work (refurbishments, component replacements, upgrades, commissioning support)
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and mechanical/electrical repairs on automated systems
• Use PLC/HMI/diagnostic tools for fault analysis and verification of corrective actions
• Communicate plans, progress, issues, and risks to the Maintenance Supervisor and onsite leadership
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation of work in the CMMS and required reporting tools
• Uphold and promote safety, compliance, and 5S across all working areas and sites
• Monitor system performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements to reduce downtime
• Ensure proper use and accountability of tools, spare parts, and project materials
• Provide on‑the‑job guidance and mentoring to technicians; support knowledge sharing and best practices
• Collaborate with cross‑functional and onsite teams to minimize operational disruption during work
• Provide operational support to onsite teams as required during regional interventions
• Travel up to 100% as required to support projects and onsite teams
• Perform other duties as assigned