Lead Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Lead Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Lead Maintenance Technician oversees daily maintenance operations in a distribution center while remaining actively involved in hands-on equipment repair and troubleshooting. This role coordinates and leads a maintenance team, ensures safe and efficient completion of work, and serves as the primary point of contact for the customer. The technician provides guidance, delegates tasks, trains new team members, and maintains a productive, customer-focused work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team of maintenance technicians to ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Coordinate and assign daily maintenance tasks, monitor progress, and adjust priorities as needed to support operational requirements.
• Perform hands-on maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting on conveyors and other industrial equipment within the distribution center.
• Conduct mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting to diagnose issues and implement effective repairs.
• Carry out preventive maintenance activities on conveyors and other equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer, providing clear communication on maintenance activities, equipment status, and any issues that arise.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to maintenance team members to promote skill development and consistent performance.
• Train and instruct new hires on maintenance procedures, safety practices, and equipment operation.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and customer-focused work environment by following and reinforcing safety and operational standards.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections as required to support reliability and compliance.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience performing maintenance in a distribution center environment.
• Experience leading a crew or team of maintenance technicians in daily operations.
• Hands-on experience with conveyor maintenance and repair.
• Multicraft maintenance experience, including mechanical, industrial, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with hydraulic systems and related troubleshooting.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills for industrial equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate daily maintenance tasks and manage workload effectively.
• Experience communicating directly with customers in a professional and service-oriented manner.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to guide, support, and train team members.
• Commitment to working safely and following established safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a high-throughput distribution center or similar industrial facility.
• Experience in preventive maintenance programs for conveyors and industrial equipment.
• Ability to train and mentor new maintenance technicians.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and adapt to changing operational needs.

Why Work Here?

You will join a maintenance team that values safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced distribution environment. The role offers the opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities while remaining hands-on with complex industrial equipment. You can develop your technical and supervisory skills, contribute directly to reliable operations, and work in a setting that recognizes initiative, clear communication, and customer focus.

Work Environment

This role is based in a distribution center environment with a focus on conveyor and industrial equipment maintenance. The schedule runs Monday through Friday from 4:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., providing consistent daytime hours. You will work around active material-handling systems and industrial machinery, requiring adherence to safety protocols and use of appropriate personal protective equipment. The setting is fast-paced and operationally focused, with close coordination between maintenance and warehouse operations to support continuous material flow.

This is a Contract position based out of Bessemer, AL.

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Bessemer,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.