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Hickman

Mechanic Supervisor Tech Lead

Avondale, AZ · On-site

$27.50 - $36.25/hr

Understanding of PLC-related troubleshooting (mechanical side support) * Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Reliability Programs * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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Mabank, TX · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

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$25 - $35/hr

... Trailer Mechanic to join their maintenance team. This role is ideal for a technician with strong ... reefers, beverage, side-load and flatbed trailers. Responsibilities: Perform inspections ...

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$28.98 - $31.88/hr

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Mechanic Supervisor Tech Lead

Mechanic Supervisor Tech Lead

Hickman

Avondale, AZ • On-site

$27.50 - $36.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

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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