Extruder Maintenance Lead

**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 p…