Lead Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee daily maintenance operations in a fast-paced industrial environment, such as a distribution center or manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for performing hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of conveyors, material handling systems, automated equipment, and facility machinery while leading a team of maintenance technicians. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience with preventive maintenance programs, and proven leadership abilities to assign work, prioritize tasks, and ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and on schedule. This description aligns with maintenance leadership responsibilities and conveyor system maintenance experience found in internal maintenance-related job documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of the maintenance team to ensure timely completion of repairs, preventive maintenance, and projects.

• Assign work orders, establish daily priorities, and delegate tasks based on technician skill levels and operational needs.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and automated material handling equipment.

• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce downtime.

• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs while ensuring accurate documentation of maintenance activities.

• Review completed work and verify repairs are performed safely, accurately, and on schedule.

• Train, mentor, and develop maintenance technicians to improve technical skills and team performance.

• Coordinate with operations and production leaders to schedule maintenance activities with minimal disruption to business operations.

• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, facility improvements, and capital projects.

• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and company standards. These responsibilities are consistent with internal maintenance technician and maintenance leadership examples involving conveyor systems, work-order management, mentoring technicians, and assigning maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution center environment.

• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience leading maintenance personnel.

• Strong experience maintaining and troubleshooting conveyor systems and automated material handling equipment.

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Experience assigning work, managing maintenance priorities, and coordinating daily maintenance schedules.

• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

• Experience utilizing CMMS or maintenance management software.

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or maintenance certifications preferred. Qualifications are based on skills and experience commonly referenced in internal maintenance and material-handling maintenance job descriptions.

• Preferred: Experience leading maintenance teams in a high-volume distribution center, e-commerce facility, or automated manufacturing environment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bessemer,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 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.