JOB DETAILS
Maintenance Lead
CompanyLIGNETICS INC
LocationShelton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 15, 2026

About The Company
Manufacturer of premium wood pellets and Prestologs fire logs. Renewable wood pellet fuel on East and West coast.
About the Role
Description
Industrial Maintenance Lead
Job Type: Full time
Shift Schedule: M-F, 8a - 5p. On call as needed
Salary: $31 - $35/ hr DOE
** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.
Industrial Maintenance Lead Job Duties:
- Diagnose issues with malfunctioning mechanical/electrical equipment and complete required repairs
- Assist Plant Manager/Maintenance Manager in scheduling projects and preventive maintenance activities
- Perform minor building plumbing, electrical and painting repairs as needed
- Execute preventive maintenance procedures and assist maintenance lead/manager in outage planning
- Other accountabilities as required
Industrial Maintenance Team - Shift Leadership
- Act as key enabler/decision maker on designated shift, and direct the flow of work for all team members. Act as expert and key communicator between shifts to ensure all work accountabilities and goals are clearly understood and work is transitioned effectively
- Ensure all work is logged appropriately and take detailed notes of what happened during your shift for accurate recordkeeping
- Train and effectively coach employees as needed to develop safety mindset, equipment operation knowledge and process knowledge.
- Maintain regular communication with your Plant Manager on any operations, process or employee-related issues encountered on your shift
Industrial Maintenance Lead Job Requirements:
- Five to seven years industrial maintenance experience required.
- Expert level mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills in an industrial work setting
- Prior lead experience highly preferred
- Must possess good eye, hand and foot coordination
- Must have computer aptitude at an intermediate level
- Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time and multi-task
- Basic computer skills/experience
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for a minimum of 7 hours per day
- Ability to work all shifts and call ins if needed
Industrial Maintenance Lead Benefits:
- Employee referral bonus program
- 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
- Educational assistance
- Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting
- Employee heating pellet program
- Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE
#IDWest
Key Skills
Mechanical TroubleshootingElectrical TroubleshootingPreventive MaintenanceShift LeadershipEmployee CoachingPlumbing RepairsPainting RepairsOutage PlanningComputer AptitudeRecordkeepingEquipment OperationSafety Mindset
Categories
TradesManufacturingManagement & LeadershipEngineering
Benefits
Employee Referral Bonus Program2 Weeks Paid Time Off2 Floating HolidaysMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceFSA & HSA OptionsEducational AssistanceLife InsuranceShort Term DisabilityLong-term Disability401(k) With Employer MatchImmediate VestingEmployee Heating Pellet ProgramAnnual Work BootsPPE
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair malfunctioning mechanical and electrical equipment while managing preventive maintenance and outage planning. Lead shift operations by directing team workflow, coaching employees, and coordinating communication between shifts.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$31 - $34
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
10
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
Apply Now →
You'll be redirected to
the company's application page