Maintenance Manager

Lead the Team That Keeps Aerospace Manufacturing Moving – Maintenance Manager

Location: Chandler, AZ |

Schedule:

6am to 2:30pm | Payrate: Starting at $90K/year

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace parts manufacturer to find an experienced Maintenance Manager who is ready to lead a high-performing maintenance team and drive operational excellence. If you're a hands‑on leader with deep technical expertise in CNC machining, forging equipment, and industrial maintenance, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the reliability and performance of world‑class aerospace manufacturing operations.

• Lead the maintenance, repair, and reliability of CNC machines, Hot Forging, Cold Forging, Thread Rolling, and Centerless Grinding equipment.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.

• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, PLC, and control system issues.

• Ensure repairs and equipment adjustments meet all safety, quality, and operational standards.

• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing maintenance team through coaching, technical training, and performance development.

• Assign daily priorities and coordinate maintenance activities to support production schedules.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, and preventative maintenance documentation.

• Manage spare parts inventory and vendor relationships to ensure critical replacement parts are readily available.

• Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, process improvements, and increased operational efficiency.

• Support capital improvement projects, including new equipment installations and major facility upgrades.

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with OSHA, environmental, and aerospace manufacturing standards.

• Lead initiatives to improve machine safety, reduce equipment failures, and minimize operational risk.

• Support internal and external audits with complete and accurate maintenance documentation.

• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve equipment-related issues and improve manufacturing performance.

• Provide technical expertise for equipment selection, facility layout planning, and long-term maintenance strategies.

• Collaborate with leadership on maintenance budgets, KPIs, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 7+ years of progressive maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including 3+ years in a maintenance leadership role
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• Strong hands‑on expertise maintaining CNC machinery, Hot and Cold Forging equipment, Thread Rolling machines, and Centerless Grinders.

• Advanced knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, PLCs, and mechanical equipment.

• Experience developing and managing preventative maintenance programs in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

• Proven leadership skills with experience building, mentoring, and motivating maintenance teams.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.

• Demonstrated success leading projects, managing maintenance budgets, and delivering measurable operational improvements.

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Technology, or a related field.

• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

• Background in aerospace manufacturing or other precision manufacturing industries.

• Experience supporting capital equipment projects and facility expansions.

Pay Details: $90,000.00 per hour

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid Sick Leave
• any other paid leave…