Set-Up Maintenance Technician / Production Lead

Website Sanderson MacLeod, Inc.

Brush Manufacturer

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Set-Up Maintenance Technician to join our team.  In this role, you’ll play a key part in keeping our production equipment running efficiently, supporting operators, and driving continuous improvement out on the production floor.

What You’ll Do:

  • Perform machine repairs and adjustments to maintain quality and uptime
  • Conduct preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment life
  • Set up and complete machine changeovers to ensure smooth production runs
  • Monitor machine performance and implement improvements to achieve 95% productivity
  • Use tracking tools (Takt Boards, Productivity Sheets) to identify and address performance issues
  • Communicate regularly with technical team members, scheduling and leadership about machine status, priorities and quality concerns
  • Troubleshoot operator issues and recommend process improvements
  • Assist with machine operation and material handling when needed
  • Support LEAN manufacturing and continuous improvement activities
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment
  • Act as production lead during shift, coordinating activities and supporting team members.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies at all times.

Hours:

  • Standard hours are Monday – Friday, 3:00 p.m. – Midnight
  • Available for weekly / weekend overtime as needed
     

What We’re Looking For:

  • Ability to act as a production lead, demonstrating leadership and communication skills.
  • Experience working with electrical sensors, PLC’s, servo motors, servo drives, hydraulic and mechanical functions
  • Mechanical aptitude and experience working with industrial machinery
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good communication skills
  • Willingness to support production needs, including hands-on machine operations
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and reliability
  • HS Diploma or GED and a minimum of 5 years of applied related training and experience

Work Environment / Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to wear safety glasses and hearing protection
  • Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods of time
  • Ability to lift, push and pull materials up to 50 lbs. as needed
  • Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching
  • Ability to use hands and tools for equipment maintenance and adjustments
  • Capable of safely operating machinery and handling materials such as fiber and wire spools
  • Visual acuity to inspect brushes, equipment and identify defects

Why Join Us?

  • Clean work environment
  • Temperature controlled environment (AC in the summer and heat in the winter!)
  • Stable, team-oriented work environment
  • Opportunities to contribute to process improvements
  • We work hard, but have fun too
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