Lead Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

The Maintenance Lead Technician is responsible for performing daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment and facility systems while also providing leadership and guidance to a small team of maintenance technicians. This role is 70–80% tools-on and 20–30% leadership, ensuring equipment uptime, safe operations, and effective preventive maintenance within the manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of production equipment (CNC machinery, lasers, welding equipment, fabrication tools, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and utilities)
• Lead by example on the shop floor—acting as the first responder for breakdowns and providing technical direction to the maintenance team
• Schedule, assign, and prioritize maintenance tasks to balance preventive maintenance with urgent repairs
• Support the development and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and spare parts usage in the CMMS
• Assist with installations, equipment moves, and new line setup
• Collaborate with production and engineering to resolve equipment issues quickly and effectively
• Enforce safety protocols including lockout / tagout, PPE, and OSHA compliance
• Mentor and train junior technicians to improve troubleshooting and repair skills
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and support corrective action implementation for recurring failures

Qualifications

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

ENC takes affirmative action to employ and advance employment opportunities for minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.

ENC is also committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to opportunities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact HR Department for assistance.

In accordance with California's wage transparency law (Senate Bill 1162), we are committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range reflected on the job positing is our good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. While we do not typically hire at the top of the salary range, initial offers are based on the candidate's qualifications and experience, with opportunities for growth and increases over time.

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