Maintenance Team Lead (Mechanical & Electrical) – Afternoon Shift

KIT Recruitment has partnered with a fast-paced, high-performing food manufacturing facility to hire a Maintenance Team Lead for their afternoon shift — a stand-alone role for someone who thrives on ownership, problem-solving, and keeping production moving.

This isn’t a supervisor title on paper, but it runs like one. You’ll be the go-to maintenance pro on afternoons, working closely with the Maintenance Supervisor while handling day-to-day troubleshooting, changeovers, and preventative maintenance. You’ll work alongside a Maintenance Technician (not a direct report) and keep the plant running safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

Maintenance Team Lead Details:

• Schedule: 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
• Pay: $42/hr + $1/hr shift premium, with overtime available
• Benefits: Benefits after probationary period
• Vacation: 4% paid out on each pay
• RRSP: Company match up to 3% after one year

Maintenance Team Lead Responsibilities:

• Lead all afternoon preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on high-speed processing and packaging equipment
• Diagnose equipment issues independently and determine the appropriate repair path, including basic electrical fault-finding when required
• Keep clean and accurate records of repairs, parts used, and equipment updates
• Order parts, manage inventory, and maintain tools and equipment
• Oversee equipment changeovers (product-to-product shifts) and ensure setups are completed correctly to prevent downtime
• Perform mechanical repairs with confidence and support electrical troubleshooting related to sensors, motors, and control components
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and basic electrical schematics to support maintenance activities
• Coordinate third-party vendors and service technicians as needed
• Work closely with Production, QA, and Maintenance teams to keep operations running smoothly
• Uphold all safety requirements, including lockout/tagout and electrical safety standards

Maintenance Team Lead Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or Technician in food manufacturing or a high-speed, packaging-focused environment
• Strong mechanical skillset (pneumatics, hydraulics, power transmission) with practical electrical troubleshooting ability
• Comfortable working around electrical systems, with solid understanding of voltages and safe work practices
• Ability to read basic electrical schematics and equipment diagrams
• Strong problem-solving skills and confidence making decisions on the floor
• Effective communicator able to work across departments
• Knowledge of LOTO and workplace safety standards
• Organized, accountable, and able to operate independently with minimal supervision
• Electrical background or industrial electrician experience considered a strong asset