Lead Maintenance Technician

Description Who we are: At BR Printers, we help businesses go further. By combining cutting-edge print capabilities with agile marketing and supply chain solutions, we empower our customers to share their vision, reach new audiences, and achieve measurable results. What you will be a part of: At BR Printers, you’ll be part of a team that takes pride in doing great work that truly matters—from supporting well-known brands to producing important educational materials.

We’re a collaborative, fast-moving group of people who know the print industry inside and out, value quality and craftsmanship, and enjoy learning new technologies together. With supportive, experienced leadership, room to grow, and a culture built on trust, teamwork, and respect, it’s a place where your work is appreciated and your career can grow long term.

Lead Maintenance Technician BR Printers is seeking an experienced, dependable, and hands-on Lead Maintenance Technician to join our Kentucky Airport (KYA) manufacturing facility in Hebron, Kentucky. This position is responsible for leading daily maintenance operations, supervising and mentoring a maintenance technician, and ensuring the safe and reliable operation of manufacturing, printing, bindery, and facility equipment.

The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience, excellent leadership skills, and a proactive approach to preventive maintenance and equipment reliability. This individual will work closely with Production, Operations, and facility leadership to minimize downtime, improve equipment performance, and maintain a safe and efficient manufacturing environment.

Requirements

What You'll Do

Maintenance Leadership & Coordination Lead, supervise, and mentor one maintenance technician, providing coaching, training, technical guidance, and performance feedback. Schedule, prioritize, delegate, and monitor daily maintenance assignments based on production needs and equipment priorities. Coordinate preventive maintenance activities with Production and Operations to minimize disruptions and equipment downtime.

Serve as the primary technical resource for complex equipment troubleshooting and maintenance concerns. Communicate maintenance priorities, repair progress, and equipment status to facility leadership. Support employee development by identifying training opportunities and reinforcing proper maintenance practices. Lead by example in workplace safety, accountability, teamwork, and quality standards.

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing, printing, bindery, material-handling, and facility equipment. Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment failures. Troubleshoot motors, drives, sensors, switches, conveyors, bearings, belts, gearboxes, and other industrial machine components.

Troubleshoot electrical control systems, motor controls, and related equipment components within the technician's training and authorization. Diagnose equipment malfunctions, identify root causes, and implement effective long-term solutions. Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.

Perform equipment inspections and identify potential failures before they impact production. Assist with equipment installation, relocation, setup, adjustments, and operational testing. Respond promptly to unexpected breakdowns and emergency maintenance requests. Work with equipment manufacturers, vendors, and outside service providers when specialized repairs or technical support are required.

Verify that repaired equipment is operating safely and correctly before returning it to production. Preventive Maintenance & Documentation Develop, maintain, and support preventive maintenance schedules for production and facility equipment. Complete maintenance work orders and maintain accurate repair histories, inspection records, and equipment documentation.

Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track maintenance activities, work orders, and equipment performance. Monitor recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability. Assist with identifying critical spare parts, replacement components, and maintenance supply needs.

Support inventory organization and proper storage of maintenance tools, parts, and supplies. Help identify opportunities to reduce maintenance costs, unplanned downtime, and repeat repairs. Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement Follow and enforce company safety policies, equipment safety procedures, and applicable workplace regulations.

Ensure proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures are followed before servicing or repairing equipment. Maintain machine guards, emergency stops, and other safety-related equipment in proper working condition. Identify, report, and address unsafe equipment conditions and workplace hazards. Maintain clean, organized, and safe maintenance work areas.

Support equipment inspections, safety audits, and corrective action initiatives. Collaborate with Operations and management to identify equipment upgrades and process improvements. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, productivity, safety, and quality. Perform additional maintenance and leadership responsibilities as assigned.

Who You Are

High school diploma or GED required. Minimum of 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Previous supervisory, team lead, or maintenance leadership experience, preferably overseeing 1–3 employees. Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.

Demonstrated experience diagnosing and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals. Working knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices. Familiarity with industrial electrical systems, motors, controls, and mechanical drive components.

Understanding of lockout/tagout procedures, machine guarding, and industrial safety practices. Experience using CMMS software to document maintenance activities and manage work orders. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.

Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ability to work independently, make sound technical decisions, and communicate effectively with leadership and production personnel. Dependable attendance, punctuality, and willingness to respond to urgent equipment issues.

Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Extra Skills That Set You Apart Technical degree, trade school diploma, or certification in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field. Previous maintenance experience in commercial printing, book manufacturing, bindery, or paper converting operations.

Familiarity with printing presses, perfect binders, cutters, conveyors, and other print production equipment. Experience troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, and automated equipment. Experience with industrial automation, control systems, and machine diagnostics.

Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems used in high-volume manufacturing. Experience developing or improving preventive maintenance programs. Experience coordinating equipment repairs with outside contractors and manufacturers. Knowledge of root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.

Experience managing maintenance parts inventory and equipment repair documentation. Previous experience training or developing maintenance technicians. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and perform physical maintenance activities throughout the shift. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to climb ladders and access equipment components at varying heights when required. Ability to work in confined or restricted equipment areas when necessary and when properly trained and authorized. Manual dexterity to operate hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and maintenance instruments. Ability to work around moving machinery, industrial equipment, and typical manufacturing noise.

Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE). Ability to perform the essential functions of the position safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation

& Benefits: Compensation: Competitive hourly wage based on experience and qualifications. Schedule: Full-Time | Schedule based on facility maintenance and production needs. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or respond to urgent equipment repairs may be required. As a team member at BR Printers, you'll enjoy: Comprehensive benefits package including Medical & Dental coverage along with company-paid Life Insurance, voluntary Vision, Life & Disability Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Location: On-site – BR Printers Kentucky Airport Facility (KYA) 2100 Ellis Tech Drive Hebron, KY 41048 We look forward to hearing from you!

BR Printers, Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on any federal or state protected classes including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.