Maintenance Team Leader (3rd Shift) at Nidec Motor, North America/USA/Tennessee/Lexington, TN

Maintenance Team Leader (3rd Shift) at Nidec Motor in North America/USA/Tennessee/Lexington, TN. Full-time. Est. up to $100k. Apply with swipeandhired.

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Job Summary
The Team Lead, Maintenance (Facilities) is an advanced skilled role responsible for providing day‑to‑day work leadership and advanced technical support for facility maintenance operations. This role performs hands‑on maintenance work while coordinating daily activities, prioritizing tasks, reinforcing safety and quality standards, and serving as a first point of escalation for facility maintenance issues.
Job Description
Role Overview
The Team Lead, Maintenance (Facilities) performs skilled maintenance work across building systems while providing informal leadership and coordination for maintenance technicians or trades personnel. The role focuses on task assignment, troubleshooting, safety reinforcement, and operational readiness, without formal people‑management responsibilities such as performance reviews, hiring, or disciplinary actions.
This position typically reports to a Facilities Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, or Facilities Manager (M1).

Key Responsibilities
Facilities Maintenance Execution

Perform skilled maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of building systems
Support electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and general facility repairs
Respond to corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance needs

Day‑to‑Day Team Leadership

Coordinate daily maintenance work orders and task assignments
Serve as first‑level escalation for technical or operational issues
Reinforce safe work practices, job planning, and proper use of tools and PPE

Preventive Maintenance & Reliability

Support execution of preventive maintenance schedules
Identify recurring issues and recommend corrective actions
Assist in improving equipment reliability and facility performance

Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping

Ensure work is performed in compliance with safety policies and regulations
Promote proper lockout/tagout, confined space, and hazard awareness practices
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas

Work Order & Documentation Support

Update work orders with accurate labor, materials, and completion details
Support documentation of repairs, inspections, and asset conditions
Assist with closeout of work orders and follow‑up actions

Issue Resolution & Stakeholder Support

Troubleshoot facility issues and coordinate timely resolution
Communicate status and priorities with Operations, EHS, and occupants
Escalate risks, delays, or system failures as needed

Training & Knowledge Sharing

Support onboarding and training of maintenance technicians
Share best practices and technical knowledge
Provide hands‑on guidance during complex or non‑routine repairs

Process Improvement & Readiness

Identify opportunities to improve maintenance efficiency and effectiveness
Support standardized procedures, PM optimization, and spare parts usage
Assist with shutdowns, inspections, and facility improvement projects

Qualifications
Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade schooling preferred
Typically 5–10 years of experience in facilities maintenance, skilled trades, or industrial maintenance
Prior experience acting as lead technician or senior maintenance resource preferred

Certifications & Skills (role‑dependent)

Trade certifications or licenses (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, etc.) preferred
Familiarity with CMMS systems and work order management
Ability to read technical manuals, drawings, and schematics

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex maintenance issues
Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Ability to lead work through influence rather than authority
Physical ability to perform maintenance tasks
Additional Job Details
Support & Production – S4

Organizational Impact

Communication & Influence

Innovation & Complexity

Leadership & Talent Management

Knowledge & Experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule
First Shift (United States of America)
No Soliciting
Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.