Team Leader – Maintenance

G&W Electric Co.

. Lead a Maintenance Team in daily tasks, projects, work orders, and preventive maintenance for production, the building, and grounds .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeBolingbrook • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $34 - $39 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading maintenance teams, performing preventive maintenance, and managing maintenance operations to ensure safety and efficiency. Proficient in problem-solving, interpreting technical drawings, and utilizing CMMS for effective maintenance management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Team LeadershipPreventive MaintenanceCMMS ExperienceMechanical and Electrical EquipmentProblem Solving

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Hard Skills

Preventive MaintenanceMechanical EquipmentElectrical EquipmentReading Complex DrawingsProblem SolvingSafety ComplianceLean InitiativesWork Order ManagementDaily SchedulingHands-On Labor

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeam CoordinationStress ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

CMMSMS WordMS Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Industrial MaintenanceMaintenance OperationsSafety StandardsContinuous ImprovementLean Methodologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a Maintenance Team in daily tasks, projects, work orders, and preventive maintenance for production, the building, and grounds
Report to the Senior Maintenance & Facility Manager
Provide hands-on leadership and communicate daily goals, performance, and team member assignments
Assist with supervisory tasks and employee performance evaluations
Perform or assign preventive maintenance and work order functions
Perform safety sweeps and employee training, including TWI
Ensure the safety of team members and others affected by maintenance activities
Assist in resolving maintenance equipment repair issues
Control and source maintenance tools, equipment, and spare parts
Support an efficient maintenance operation that meets operational and customer demand and targets
Participate in and/or manage maintenance projects
Organize daily work schedules and delegate tasks
Perform hands-on labor to maintain efficient workflow and on-time completion
Support continuous improvement projects and lean initiatives
Manage on-site contractors to ensure compliance with G&W safety, environmental, legal, and company requirements
Locate equipment parts and coordinate ordering with the maintenance clerk
Manage the spare parts cage and maintain critical parts availability
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years’ experience performing work in a proven industrial maintenance environment, specifically with mechanical and electrical/electronic equipment
Ability to work under pressure and deal with stress and/or emergency situations effectively
High school diploma or GED required
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and coordinate activities within a department comprised of diverse tasks and demanding schedules
Ability to read and interpret complex drawings and schematics
Intermediate computer skills in MS Word and Excel
Demonstrated ability to problem solve, including use of corrective and preventive actions
Experience using a CMMS preferred
Experience leading a team preferred
College degree completed or in process preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

$2.00 shift differential
Challenging opportunities
Rewards excellence
Equal Opportunity Employer protections
E-Verify participation for new hires