1st Shift Lead Maintenance Mechanic Needed in Allentown PA!
PeopleShare is looking for a hands-on, mechanically minded Lead Maintenance Mechanic to join our team in Allentown! If you love keeping machines running smoothly, enjoy solving problems, and don’t mind getting your hands dirty, this could be the perfect fit. This is a full-time, first-shift role (6:30 AM – 4:00 PM, plus overtime and occasional Saturdays), where you’ll work on everything from hydraulic presses to conveyor systems. We’re looking for someone with solid mechanical and electrical repair skills, a great work ethic, and a team-first attitude. If that sounds like you—let’s talk!

LEAD MAINTENANCE MECHANIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong mechanical skills with experience in repairing and maintaining industrial equipment, including hydraulics, electrical systems, and PLC-controlled machinery.
• Basic knowledge of circuit boards, wiring, and electronic components.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance, keep repair records, and manage parts inventory.
• Skilled in using power tools, reading a tape measure (to 1/8"), and doing basic math, including fractions and decimals.
• Good spatial awareness and attention to detail—able to detect sounds, colors, patterns, and machine adjustments.
• Physically capable of lifting, standing, bending, squatting, reaching, and working on your feet throughout the day.
• Can work independently, stay focused, and follow all safety protocols (including lock-out/tag-out procedures).
• Must be safety-minded, dependable, and ready to roll up your sleeves to keep our equipment running smoothly!
  PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs across 8 states. Our openings include receptionist, data entry, customer service, collections, office managers, call center, administrative assistant, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, file clerk, warehouse, assembly, production, pickers, packers, forklift, machine operators, and maintenance mechanics. PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Adjust, maintain, and repair machinery and mechanical equipment, such as hydraulic presses, large band saws, motors, conveyor systems, and production equipment and machinery.
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Perform regular scheduled maintenance routines.
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Make adjustments to machinery.
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Regular cleaning, greasing, and inspecting machinery and components to prevent breakdowns.
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Must be able to use power tools. Have some welding experience, and forklift experience.