Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Location: Onsite
Reports To: Plant Manager

About the Role

Join a well‑established manufacturing organization with decades of success in producing tubular components and welded assemblies. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and long‑term stability within a collaborative, hands‑on manufacturing environment.

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager leads skilled and semi‑skilled maintenance personnel and oversees the maintenance, repair, and optimization of plant facilities, grounds, and production equipment. This is a highly technical, hands‑on leadership role requiring strong expertise in metal manufacturing, electrical and mechanical systems, and PLC programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct maintenance personnel in the repair and upkeep of plant buildings, grounds, machinery, and equipment
• Serve as the technical expert for plant mechanical and electrical systems
• Coordinate and oversee work performed by external vendors once contracts are in place
• Plan and schedule equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, and mandatory inspections for licenses and permits
• Install, rebuild, and maintain equipment controls, including PLCs, PCs, and custom controllers
• Program, troubleshoot, and interface PLC systems across multiple pieces of equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic control circuits and production equipment components, including:
  • Servos, encoders, relays, sensors, light curtains, switches, and power supplies
• Interpret and create electrical and PLC ladder logic diagrams and circuit drawings
• Complete cross‑disciplinary projects involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work, including bills of materials
• Perform welding and brazing for equipment fabrication and repair
• Track equipment repair costs and maintenance records
• Perform normal maintenance and repairs across all plant equipment and facilities

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 2–5 years of experience in building, plant, and equipment management
• Preferred experience in metal fabrication and welded assembly manufacturing environments

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of engineering theory, manufacturing techniques, and plant maintenance principles
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • PLC programming, troubleshooting, and system integration
  • Electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  • PC and network troubleshooting
• Familiarity with standard industrial maintenance practices, controls, and safety requirements

Skills & Abilities

• Proven leadership skills, including supervising, training, scheduling, and assigning work
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to independently analyze and resolve process issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across diverse teams
• Ability to manage time, materials, and resources effectively to meet production and quality goals
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow‑through

Additional Requirements

• Ability to operate hand tools and most tool room machinery
• Forklift certification (or ability to pass training) and required eye examination
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence