Maintenance Tech - Lead
Carlisle Companies · Baltimore, MD
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Carlisle Companies (industrial) in Baltimore, MD.
- Tools it names
- Welding, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1786 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 15 other live reliability postings in Maryland.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 50%
- PLC 38%
- ✓ Welding 38%
- Root cause 31%
- Injection molding 31%
- ✓ EHS / safety 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Job Summary
The Maintenance Lead is responsible for performing repairs on all machinery and equipment throughout the plant and is also accountable for minor administrative functions including assigning work orders and work order time recording. Expected hours of work 40 hours a week with a varied shift schedule 8-10 hours shifts with occasional overtime and weekend hours. No travel required.
Responsibilities
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair equipment- evaluate equipment operation and perform necessary action when malfunction occurs, or improvements are needed.
- ◆Performs preventive maintenance activities as dictated by work schedule.
- ◆Administration-distribute work orders, process/ summarize work order data, initiate purchase requisitions, utilize equipment and process documentation.
- ◆Keep MDI Board current and up to date.
- ◆Comply and participate in regulatory, Carlisle, And departmental policies, procedures, and standards (PSM, safety protocols, COS)
- ◆Provide training to Maintenance technicians I & II & III as needed.
- ◆Articulate to vendors/engineer’s machine issue to resolve technical issues.
- ◆Handle and audit preventative maintenance procedures.
- ◆Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- ✓Ability to train and lead a team of 2 or more Maintenance Technicians.
- ✓Knowledge of measuring gauges such as tape measures.
- ✓Knowledge of various hand and power tools.
- ✓Knowledge of micrometers, digital multimeters, and calipers.
- ✓Prior experience operating a forklift.
- ✓Working knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- ✓Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
- ✓Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- ✓Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills.
- ✓Ability to work under pressure to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
- ✓Working knowledge of electrical codes including NEMA, etc. (NFPA 70E, Arc Flash)
- ✓Industrial electrical AC/DC troubleshooting skills, including ability to utilize electrical instrumentation (megohmmeter).
- ✓Provide technical training and leadership to Maintenance technicians I, II and III as needed.
- ✓Complete knowledge of all plant equipment (level III).
- ✓Ability to use hand& portable tools, gas and arc welder, forklift, pickup truck, testing equipment, tape measure, computer (shop floor and ERP).
Education and Experience
- ✓Required:
- ✓Education – High School diploma or GED required.
- ✓Five (5) years minimum maintenance experience as a hands-on craftsman in an industrial/manufacturing environment associated with engineering or maintenance activity.
- ✓Understanding of basic mechanical & electrical principles as they apply to plant/process specific equipment (hydraulic and pneumatic systems also) along with the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
- ✓Obtain and maintain OSHA 10 certification.
- ✓Obtain rigging training and certification (as needed)
- ✓Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
- ✓Prior leadership experience leading a maintenance team.
- ✓Some knowledge and experience in using a forklift and scissor lift.
- ✓Experience with computers including Microsoft Office suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- ✓Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- ✓Obtain welding certification (as needed).
- ✓Complete NFPA 70E training within 180 days of assignment.
- ✓Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills
- ✓Ability to work under pressure to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.