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Maintenance Lead

TriMas Corporation

Clinton Township, MIJobPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Clinton Township, MI
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Job overview

TriMas Corporation is hiring a Maintenance Lead. The Maintenance Lead supports plastic injection molding operations by ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and promoting a strong safety culture. This leadership-focused role involves collaborating with various teams to maintain efficient and safe equipment and facility systems. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong troubleshooting skills and a sense of urgency.

Key focus areas include Lead and support daily maintenance activities for production equipment, facility systems, and grounds, Coordinate preventative maintenance activities with Production Scheduling to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency, and Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair injection molding equipment, auxiliary equipment, and facility infrastructure.

Successful candidates bring Experience in Plastic Injection Molding and Experience with Preventative Maintenance Systems and Vendor Coordination. Important skills include Troubleshooting, Time Management, Communication, Collaboration, Vendor Coordination, and Workplace Safety.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TroubleshootingTime ManagementCommunicationCollaborationVendor CoordinationWorkplace SafetyContinuous Improvement

Qualifications

Experience in Plastic Injection Molding or Manufacturing MaintenanceExperience With Preventative Maintenance Systems

Full job description

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are looking for a motivated and dependable Maintenance Lead to support our plastic injection molding operations by driving equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and promoting a strong safety culture.

In this leadership-focused role, you will work closely with Production, Scheduling, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure equipment and facility systems operate efficiently and safely. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong troubleshooting skills, a sense of urgency, and the ability to prioritize maintenance activities in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and support daily maintenance activities for production equipment, facility systems, and grounds

  • Coordinate preventative maintenance activities with Production Scheduling to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair injection molding equipment, auxiliary equipment, and facility infrastructure

  • Maintain accurate inventory levels for critical spare parts and maintenance consumables

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and operational efficiency

  • Assist with sourcing vendors and managing onsite contractors as needed

  • Utilize purchasing and PO systems for parts, service work, and contractor support

  • Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and in compliance with company safety standards and ISO 13485 procedures

  • Partner cross-functionally with all departments to respond quickly to maintenance needs and production priorities

What Success Looks Like

The Maintenance Lead is accountable for key operational metrics including:

  • Preventative Maintenance completion and compliance

  • Equipment uptime and response time

  • Accuracy and organization of spare parts inventory

  • Safe execution of all maintenance activities

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills

  • Experience in plastic injection molding or manufacturing maintenance

  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively under tight deadlines

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • Experience working with preventative maintenance systems and vendor coordination

  • Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to make a direct impact on production performance and reliability

  • Collaborative team environment

  • Hands-on leadership role with growth potential

  • Fast-paced manufacturing environment where your skills truly matter

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