1st Shift Maintenance Assistant Manager

Industrial Maintenance Assistant Manager

Full-Time | Salary | 1st or 2nd Shift Available

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Assistant Manager to join a modern manufacturing facility. This is a hands‑on leadership role for a maintenance professional looking to grow into a full Maintenance Manager position.

You will work closely with the Maintenance Manager to support daily operations, lead maintenance initiatives, and ensure equipment reliability across an advanced manufacturing environment, including CNC machinery.

• Support daily maintenance operations and assume leadership responsibilities in the manager’s absence
• Maintain a hands‑on presence with maintenance staff, assisting with troubleshooting and repairs
• Ensure plant equipment operates to mechanical standards and safety expectations
• Assist with preventive maintenance programs, work orders, inventory tracking, and documentation
• Support installation, setup, and alignment of new equipment, including verification of utilities and environmental requirements
• Perform routine inspections of facilities and machinery
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment documentation
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Support CNC equipment maintenance and general manufacturing machinery upkeep
• Coordinate outside service providers as needed
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and company policies

• Previous supervisory experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • High and low voltage electrical systems
  • PLCs and basic programming
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Industrial HVAC, chillers, and boiler systems
  • General building and grounds maintenance
• Ability to diagnose issues using schematics, drawings, and testing devices
• Experience operating forklifts, aerial/scissor lifts, and overhead cranes
• Comfortable performing both electrical and mechanical maintenance
• Familiarity with facilities management and maintenance best practices
• Basic understanding of project management concepts
• Working computer skills

• Industrial Maintenance or Electrical degree preferred
• Maintenance certificate from a technical school or two‑year college (or equivalent experience)
• 3–7 years of related industrial or manufacturing experience
• Must meet ITAR requirements (U.S. person status)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable, team‑oriented, safety‑focused mindset

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs regularly
• Standing or walking for most of the shift
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, and climbing ladders or stairs
• Ability to perform fine and gross motor tasks
• Visual acuity sufficient to pass annual vision testing
• Ability to hear alarms, machinery sounds, and verbal instructions
• Work performed under AS9100 standards