Automotive Manufacturing Technician

Maintenance Lead – Automotive Manufacturing

The Opportunity

Step into a high-impact leadership role within a well-established automotive manufacturing environment. This position offers strong long-term growth, with clear succession potential into a supervisory role. You’ll play a key part in guiding daily maintenance operations while helping shape the future of the team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serve as the primary escalation point for maintenance issues during your shift
• Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and direction to skilled trades and apprentices
• Act as backup to the Maintenance Supervisor when required
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Work with a range of equipment including PLCs, conveyors, VFDs, transformers, and HVAC systems
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure all work aligns with safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, PM schedules, and spare parts inventory

What You Bring

• Valid trade certification (e.g., Industrial Electrician or Millwright equivalent)
• At least 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing setting
• Demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities across electrical and mechanical systems, including PLCs
• Solid understanding of safety protocols and maintenance best practices

Who You Are

• A hands-on leader who thrives on the plant floor
• Ready to grow into a supervisory position in the near future
• Team-oriented, dependable, and proactive in solving problems
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, unionized manufacturing environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated maintenance professional looking to take the next step in their career while making a meaningful impact.