Maintenance Lead

Job Title: Maintenance Lead – 3-2-2 Night Shift

Location: Round Lake, IL

Duration: 06+ Months (Contract/Temp with the possibility of extension)

Shift: 3rd Shift

Schedule: 3-2-2 12-Hour Shift

Pay Range: $25.00/hour

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Lead to provide technical maintenance leadership and support facility operations on a 12-hour night shift.

This position is responsible for leading maintenance activities during the shift, troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical systems, coordinating maintenance projects, and ensuring preventive and corrective maintenance activities are completed on time.

The Maintenance Lead will serve in a leadership capacity in the absence of the Maintenance Superintendent and will coordinate shift activities, provide technical guidance to maintenance personnel, and communicate critical issues to plant management.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide maintenance leadership and direction to the Facilities Maintenance team during the assigned shift.

Act as the shift maintenance leader in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor/Superintendent.

Coordinate and organize maintenance activities and priorities during shift handoffs.

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical facility systems.

Provide technical expertise and training to maintenance mechanics at various skill levels.

Oversee maintenance projects and coordinate the activities of maintenance personnel.

Develop root-cause solutions for recurring equipment and system issues.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

Ensure preventive maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance (CM), and emergency maintenance (EM) activities are completed in a timely manner.

Use Maximo or other computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to manage maintenance activities and work orders.

Coordinate system shutdowns with other departments to minimize operational impact.

Work closely with engineers, vendors, contractors, customers, and plant management.

Coordinate and manage contract labor for smaller maintenance projects.

Escalate maintenance projects or issues that require additional resources or exceed established spending limits.

Communicate maintenance progress, critical issues, equipment concerns, and production impacts to plant leadership.

Participate in maintenance leadership meetings and support the development of maintenance team capabilities.

Ensure facility systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required.

4–5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, pharmaceutical, or similar facility environment.

Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair experience.

Experience maintaining facility systems such as: Boilers, Chillers, HVAC/air conditioning systems, Air compressors, Mechanical utility systems, Electrical systems

Experience performing preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.

Experience using Maximo, CMMS, or similar maintenance management systems.

Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction or leadership to maintenance personnel.

Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.

Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, contractors, vendors, maintenance teams, and plant management.

Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills.

Ability to work a 12-hour overnight shift on a 3-2-2 schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical school or vocational training in maintenance, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or a related field.

Previous experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

Experience with Water for Injection (WFI) systems.

Familiarity with pharmaceutical facility specifications and equipment.

Experience with hardware/software control systems.

Previous experience coordinating contractors or maintenance projects.

Previous experience serving as a Maintenance Lead, Shift Lead, or acting Supervisor.