1st Shift Maintenance Lead

Job overview

The 1st Shift Maintenance Lead role is onsite in Manteno, IL. Pay is $35–$40 per hour. The role supports maintenance and reliability of Urban Farmer’s production equipment and facilities in a food-manufacturing environment. The lead supervises maintenance technicians, develops preventive maintenance programs, coordinates repairs, and works with production and engineering to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime. The role also supports safety compliance, spare-parts availability, maintenance records, and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

• Lead and train maintenance technicians
• develop preventive maintenance programs
• inspect machinery and coordinate corrective maintenance
• analyze equipment performance and reduce downtime
• collaborate with production and engineering
• ensure safety compliance and conduct safety training
• manage spare-parts inventory and supplier relationships
• maintain work orders and equipment records
• report on performance and maintenance metrics
• identify process improvements and cost savings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

1st shift maintenance lead

maintenance leadership

preventive maintenance

equipment reliability

food manufacturing

mechanical systems

electrical systems

hydraulic systems

manteno il

urban farmer

$35–$40/hr

safety compliance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting identifies the position as first shift and describes work in a manufacturing environment with variable temperatures and machinery noise.

About the employer

Urban Farmer LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing. Sector: 31.