Maintenance Manager; Hands-On​/CNC & Hydraulics

Job Title:

Maintenance Manager (Hands-On / CNC & Hydraulics)

Location:

North Central Iowa (Full-Time, On-Site)

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive Base Salary + Full Benefits Package + General Manager Career Path

Are you a skilled maintenance professional who thrives on the shop floor? We are partnered with a reputable, industry-leading manufacturer in North Central Iowa looking for a Maintenance Manager to oversee our hydraulic component production plant. This is not a desk job. We need a "working leader" who can lead from the front, troubleshoot complex machinery, and mentor a small, dedicated team of 2-3 maintenance technicians.

If you are looking for a stable role where your impact is visible every day—and you want a clear, defined path into a General Manager position—this is your next career step.

• Lead the Team:
  Manage, mentor, and schedule a small team of 2-3 maintenance technicians.
• Hands-on Troubleshooting:
  Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on complex CNC manufacturing equipment.
• Read Schematics:
  Interpret complex blueprints, electrical schematics, and hydraulic diagrams to isolate faults quickly.
• Drive Improvement:
  Implement Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives to minimize plant downtime.

• The "working leader" mentality:
  Deeply comfortable dividing your time between team management and hands-on technical repairs on the shop floor.
• Technical Expertise:
  Proven experience with CNC equipment troubleshooting (mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics).
• Leadership History:
  Prior experience managing a small technical or maintenance team.
• Location:
  
  Ability to work full-time on-site at our manufacturing facility in North Central Iowa.

• Highly competitive base salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• A structured, defined growth path directly into a General Manager role
• A collaborative, safety-first culture with an industry leader

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, please submit your current, updated resume directly through this portal.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.