Senior Maintenance Technician

Senior Maintenance Technician

Maintenance / Facilities - Lee Spring, New York Facility

About Lee Spring

Lee Spring manufactures and distributes mechanical springs, wire forms, stampings and fourslide parts worldwide. We offer an extensive product line of more than 25,000 inventoried products in a variety of materials, available in stock and ready to ship today. We also manufacture springs made to customer specifications - from short-run prototypes to long-run production. Lee Spring is the premier global source for stock catalog and custom-designed mechanical springs and related products.

Position Overview

The Senior Maintenance Technician sets up, adjusts, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs production machinery and facility equipment, with responsibility for keeping equipment running safely and reliably to support production and quality goals. This is a senior-level role for an experienced technician who can independently diagnose complex mechanical and electrical problems, lead preventive-maintenance activity, take corrective action with minimal supervision, and provide guidance to less-experienced maintenance staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and maintain assigned production equipment, with responsibility for its reliable operation and support of production and quality standards.
• Independently examine machines and mechanical equipment to diagnose the source of trouble; dismantle or partially dismantle equipment and perform repairs.
• Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plan and take corrective action.
• Perform a variety of electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair tasks on equipment used in the generation and utilization of electrical energy within the facility.
• Replace broken or defective parts with items obtained from stock; order the production of replacement parts through a machine shop for major repairs.
• Reassemble machines and make all necessary adjustments for proper operation.
• Work from blueprints, drawings, layouts, and specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
• Lead and perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities, including routine lubrication, inspection, and scheduled servicing of equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and document completed work, parts used, and recommended follow-up.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and direction to Maintenance Helpers and less-experienced technicians.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime and communicate status to production leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency, and recommend solutions.
• Operate all hand tools and trade-type tools safely and correctly.
• Follow all safety procedures and support a safe working environment at all times.
• Ability to complete any additional tasks assigned as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements

• Rounded training and experience in industrial/machine maintenance, typically acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Several years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; senior- or lead-level capability strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair both mechanical and electrical systems independently.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Proficient with hand tools and trade-type tools.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving ability, with high mental and visual attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work orders, and respond effectively to breakdowns.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior maintenance staff.
• Good attendance and a satisfactory work record.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Job involves standing and being on the move for most of the shift.
• High mental and visual effort are required.
• Frequently works with gloves and eye protection; must use required personal protective equipment.
• Work is performed in an active manufacturing environment; participation in the Company's safety program is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lee Spring Company LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Duties may be modified at the Company's discretion based on business needs.