The Maintenance Leader is responsible for leading all maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and facilities. This role requires strong hands-on technical expertise in PLC systems, tube cutting equipment, hydraulic systems, and both Preventive and Corrective Maintenance, combined with a coaching leadership style, strong sense of urgency, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Reliability
Lead and execute Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and PLC-related issues.
Ensure proper maintenance and operation of tube cutting equipment, CNC machinery, and automated systems.
Develop and continuously improve maintenance standards, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides.
Manage spare parts inventory to ensure availability while controlling costs.
Controls & Automation
Provide advanced technical support for PLC systems (programming, troubleshooting, and optimization).
Work with engineering and production teams to improve automation, cycle times, and equipment performance.
Support equipment upgrades, retrofits, and new equipment installations.
Lead, coach,



and develop a team of maintenance technicians and specialists.
Foster strong teamwork and collaboration with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams.
Support lean manufacturing and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial, or related field).
~5+ years of experience in maintenance leadership roles within a manufacturing environment.
~ o PLC systems (troubleshooting and programming)
~ o Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

Proven experience managing maintenance teams in high-volume or automated manufacturing operations.
Fully bilingual (English & Spanish) – written and verbal.
Strong organizational and planning capabilities.
KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally.
Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution.

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