About this role
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate daily activities of maintenance technicians.
• Support equipment uptime, productivity, and reliability objectives.
• Prioritize preventive maintenance and repair activities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation-related equipment issues.
• Coach and develop maintenance personnel.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to improve equipment performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and environmental requirements.
• Monitor and improve maintenance KPIs including downtime, PM completion, MTBF, and MTTR.
Qualifications
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical drawings.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Technical Experience
In one or both of the following areas:
Stamping Operations
• Mechanical and servo press systems
• Pneumatic, hydraulic, and vacuum systems
• Servo drives and VFDs
• PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Press automation and industrial controls
Weld Assembly Operations
• Industrial robotics (FANUC, NACHI, Motoman, etc.)
• Resistance spot welding equipment
• PLC programming and ladder logic
• Automation controls and industrial wiring
• HMI systems and automated assembly equipment
Preferred Qualifications
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Mitsubishi and/or Omron PLCs.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Automotive manufacturing experience, including familiarity with IATF 16949 requirements.
What We Offer
• Jefferson Southern Corporation is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life. Eligible employees have access to a variety of benefit programs, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Telemedicine, and 401(k) benefits. Certain benefits are provided at no cost to employees, while others are available through employee contributions.
Build Your Career With Us
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional to step into a leadership role and make a direct impact on equipment reliability, technician development, and operational performance in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
Apply today if you're ready to take the next step in your maintenance leadership career.