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Veteran Hiring Solutions

Maintenance Lead

Veteran Hiring Solutions, Worcester, Massachusetts, us, 01609

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MISSION – Why This Role Exists To restore, own, and elevate all plant maintenance operations — ensuring the reliability, safety, and long‑term health of our equipment and facility. You will not just repair machines; you will create order, eliminate downtime, and lead a culture of accountability and pride in a family‑owned, mission‑driven environment.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

Stand Up and Lead Preventive Maintenance (PM) Program:

Build and execute a PM schedule for all machining, furnace, and facility systems within 90 days.

Reduce unplanned downtime by 40%+ in your first 6 months.

Own Equipment Health and Reliability:

Personally inspect and document the state of all core assets within your first 30 days.

Lead root‑cause analysis and permanent fixes, not just quick repairs.

Build and Mentor the Maintenance Team:

Train operators and production leads on daily/weekly maintenance basics.

Serve as the technical point‑of‑contact, ensuring safe and correct procedures.

Rapid Response and Vendor Management:

Respond to all breakdowns, prioritizing fastest safe return‑to‑service.

Coordinate outside vendors for specialty repairs — but minimize dependency.

Inventory, Parts, and Compliance:

Manage critical spares and maintenance supplies; no part shortages.

Maintain safety, hazardous waste, and maintenance records for compliance.

Continuous Improvement:

Identify and lead 2+ upgrades per year — whether equipment, processes, or PM systems.

WHAT "FIT" LOOKS LIKE

Ownership Mindset:

This is not just a job. You will "own the order" — the equipment is a reflection of your standards.

Practical Leadership:

Able to set expectations, coach, and gain buy‑in across a cross‑generational team. Not just a doer, but a teacher.

Systems Thinker:

Sees the big picture. Prevents fires, doesn’t just put them out.

Communication:

Can explain technical issues simply—helps production understand “why,” not just “how.”

Calm Under Pressure:

Handles urgent breakdowns and daily priorities without drama.

Why this company?

Founded by a WWII veteran, this company stands for grit, family, and technical excellence. Our longest‑tenured team members have 30+ years here. This is a place for leaders who want their work to matter and their expertise to be valued—where you will never be just a number.

Requirements

7+ years industrial maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead capacity (military or civilian).

Technical knowledge: Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, fluid, and hydraulic systems.

Direct experience with manual lathes/mills, CNCs, grinders, compressors, filtration, and high‑temperature furnaces.

Able to read schematics and troubleshoot to the root cause.

Proven history of building or running a preventive maintenance program.

Comfortable using/learning maintenance software and inventory tools.

Benefits

$30–$35/hr base + overtime

Flexible, family‑owned environment—real work/life support

Stable, growth‑oriented company with decades‑long team tenure

Direct impact and visible ownership—your work is respected, not invisible

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