Maintenance Lead

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to provide hands-on technical leadership in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment. This role will lead daily maintenance activities, support equipment reliability, troubleshoot complex issues, and help develop a strong, safety-focused maintenance team.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on maintenance professional who can lead by example, solve problems, and keep production running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical leadership and direction to maintenance technicians.
• Prioritize and coordinate maintenance activities based on safety, production needs, and equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coach and develop maintenance technicians through hands-on training and support.
• Partner closely with Production to address equipment issues and improve reliability.
• Maintain accurate work orders, equipment history, and maintenance documentation through the CMMS.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout and other safety requirements.
• Support equipment installations, modifications, continuous improvement projects, and contractor activities.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership or lead technician experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including weekends, holidays, overtime, and varying shifts as needed.

Preferred:

• Technical degree, industrial maintenance certification, or related training.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation, and automation.
• CMMS experience.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Experience in a continuous-process or high-speed manufacturing environment.

What We're Looking For

• Strong hands-on technical skills
• Safety-first mindset
• Leadership and coaching ability
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Commitment to equipment reliability and continuous improvement

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off
• 401(k) and company match
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement

REQUIREMENTS

Camden Copper is North America's only electrodeposited copper foil manufacturer. We are proud to be a part of the Camden, SC community, operating since 1991. Camden Copper is a leader in the manufacture of high-quality electrodeposited foils used in various application. The thin sheet of copper is an excellent electrical conductor therefore essential for printed circuit boards.

Camden Copper is an Equal Opportunity Employer.