Extruder Maintenance Lead in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania at EAM-Mosca Corporation

Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
EAM-Mosca Corp., located in Hazle Township, PA, is a market leader in end-of-line automated packaging machinery and consumable strapping solutions. We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Lead for supporting daily operations by ensuring equipment up time and providing clear direction to the maintenance team. The right candidate will have a strong electrical and mechanical background.
EAM-Mosca is a privately held company with a strong entrepreneurial culture and a blue-chip customer base across North and South America. Our continued success is driven by innovative equipment solutions, high-quality consumables, and best-in-class technical service and support.Position Overview
The Maintenance Lead is responsible for executing daily maintenance activities and leading shift-level efforts to keep equipment running safely and efficiently. This role serves as the first point of contact for equipment issues, including after-hours support. The Lead position works closely with both Operations and Maintenance Management to address downtime and maintain production flow. EAM-Mosca runs a 12-hour maintenance team 24/7 and at times will require off-hour communication and decision making.
This is a working lead role, with a strong emphasis on hands-on troubleshooting, team coordination, and immediate response to equipment issues. The ability to work on our CMMS and document completed work for general repairs and safety issues is required.Key Responsibilities
Shift Leadership & Coordination

• Prioritize and assign daily maintenance work using CMMS based on production needs
• Provide direction and support to maintenance technicians during shift
• Serve as the primary maintenance contact during day-to-day operations
• Ensure clear communication and effective handoffs between shifts
• Partner with Operations to communicate equipment status and priorities

Breakdown Response & Off-Hours Support

• Serve as the primary call-in contact for maintenance-related issues outside normal working hours ensuring communication
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and determine appropriate actions (remote or on-site)
• Lead troubleshooting efforts to restore equipment operation as quickly as possible
• Escalate complex or ongoing issues to the Maintenance Manager

Troubleshooting & Repairs

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues on production equipment
• Solid understanding of electrical and mechanical schematics
• Troubleshoot electrical/control systems including motors, drives, breakers, sensors, and PLCs
• Perform mechanical repairs on conveyors, rollers, gearboxes, and related systems
• Support line startups, shutdowns, and changeovers as needed

Preventive Maintenance Execution

• Execute assigned Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks and assign tasks to others using the CMMS
• Identify equipment issues during PMs and communicate findings for follow-up
• Generate follow-up work orders upon completion of PMs ensuring completion of corrective actions

Work Management

• Ensure work orders are completed accurately and on time within the CMMS
• Document maintenance activities and communicate the status of open work orders

Parts & Materials

• Identify needed parts and communicate shortages or reorder needs
• Identify and request tools required for completion of repairs if not readily available
• Utilize available spare parts effectively to minimize downtime; ensure parts are entered into the CMMS

Safety & Housekeeping

• Follow and reinforce all safety procedures and policies; ensure a safe working environment
• Maintain a clean organized shop escalating repairs to equipment as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical certification or 2-year vocational/technical degree preferred
• 3–5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous lead or informal leadership experience preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of PLC systems (troubleshooting required)
• Experience with industrial equipment, drives, and controls

Core Competencies

• Strong sense of ownership and urgency in responding to equipment issues
• Ability to lead and coordinate work to completion in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication across shifts and departments using available tools like MS Teams and e-mail
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and schedule work with minimal supervision

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks for extended periods (up to 12 hours as needed)