Maintenance Manager

TRC is working alongside a rapidly growing manufacturer opening a new site south of Atlanta. We are seeking an experienced, proactive Maintenance Manager to oversee plant reliability, lead our maintenance technician team, and ensure smooth operations from day one.

Position Summary
The Maintenance Manager will establish, direct, and optimize all maintenance operations for the new South Atlanta plant. In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for total productive maintenance (TPM), facility upkeep, equipment installation, and managing a team of maintenance technicians. A primary focus will involve overseeing welding equipment infrastructureranging from traditional MIG/TIG stations supporting 75 welders to automated and robotic welding cells (e.g., FANUC, ABB, Motoman).

Key Responsibilities
Equipment & Automation Maintenance
Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for manual welding equipment, robotic welding cells, positioners, plasma cutters, and metal fabrication machinery.

Partner with engineering during the initial facility startup to commission, install, and calibrate new automated welding systems and auxiliary automation.

Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and troubleshooting guides for robotic and automated welding equipment.

Operational & Facility Leadership
Implement and manage a robust Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to schedule preventive maintenance (PM) and track work orders.

Maintain facility infrastructure, including air filtration/fume extraction systems, compressed air lines, electrical distribution, overhead cranes, and HVAC systems tailored for large-scale welding operations.

Manage spare parts inventory to minimize downtime while maintaining cost control.

Team Management & Development
Hire, train, schedule, and mentor a team of maintenance technicians and specialists.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement (Lean/5S) and proactive problem-solving across the maintenance department.

Oversee vendor contracts, equipment warranties, and external service technicians.

Safety & Compliance
Ensure total alignment with OSHA regulations, NFPA codes, and local environmental standards regarding welding fumes, electrical safety (Lockout/Tagout), and hot work safety.

Participate actively in the plant safety committee to eliminate ergonomic hazards and workplace risks.

Required
Experience: 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in an industrial manufacturing environment (metal fabrication, automotive, or heavy machinery preferred).

Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of welding equipment (MIG, TIG, Flux-Cored) and industrial electrical/mechanical systems (480V 3-phase power, hydraulics, pneumatics).

Automation Experience: Hands-on experience or management oversight of automated/robotic welding systems (e.g., FANUC, Yaskawa, ABB, Lincoln Electric robotic cells).

Systems: Proficiency with CMMS platforms (e.g., Fiix, Maintenance Connection, UpKeep) and MS Office Suite.

Preferred
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or equivalent trade certifications with related experience.

Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) designation.

Experience with plant launch / greenfield startup operations.