Maintenance Team Lead

Since 1913, Marathon Electric has been dedicated to providing customers with quality motors and generators for targeted applications. Marathon Electric became part of WEG Group in 2024. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 12 countries and present in more than 135 countries, WEG has more than 40,000 employees worldwide.

Position: Maintenance Team Lead - First shift

Location: Wausau, WI

Position Summary

The Maintenance Team Lead provides daily leadership and coordination for maintenance team members to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This role is responsible for assigning work, communicating priorities, supporting production schedules, promoting safety, and assisting with training and development of maintenance personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture and address safety concerns immediately.

• Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and communicate daily maintenance priorities.

• Assign and coordinate daily work activities for maintenance team members.

• Ensure team members are working safely, productively, and following established schedules.

• Support production by troubleshooting issues and prioritizing maintenance activities.

• Coordinate with planners, schedulers, and supervisors to ensure parts and resources are available.

• Communicate effectively between shifts to ensure smooth operations.

• Facilitate training and cross-training to develop team capabilities and maintain coverage.

• Assist with overtime scheduling in accordance with company policies and labor agreements.

• Maintain a clean, organized work environment following 5S principles.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Previous leadership, lead, or supervisory experience preferred.

• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with production, maintenance, and support teams.

Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA)

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Referral program

Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others.

WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 17 countries and present in more than 135 countries, the company has more than 45,000 employees worldwide.

WEG’s net revenue reached R$ 32.5 billion in 2023, 52.9% from outside Brazil.

Our business areas are divided as follows.

Industrial Electro-Electronic Equipment
This area includes electric motors, drives and industrial automation equipment and services, and maintenance services. Electric motors and other related equipment find applications in practically all industrial segments, in equipment such as compressors, pumps and fans, for example.

Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution (GTD)
Products and services included in this area are electric generators for hydraulic and thermal power plants (biomass), hydro turbines (small hydroelectric plants or PCH, and hydroelectric generators or CGH)), wind turbines, transformers, substations, control panels and system integration services.

Commercial and Appliance Motors
In this business area, our focus is the market of single phase motors for durable consumer goods, such as washing machines, air conditioners, water pumps, among others.

Paints and Varnishes
In this area, which includes liquid paints, powder paints, and electro-insulating varnishes, we have a very clear focus on industrial applications in Brazil and are expanding to Latin America and other regions.