Maintenance Manager

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and equipment reliability for a highly automated manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on leadership position with significant responsibility for the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of CNC machinery and related manufacturing equipment.

The ideal candidate is a strong maintenance leader who understands CNC equipment, electrical and mechanical systems, controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial automation—and who can lead a team while also stepping in to troubleshoot complex equipment issues when needed.

This is an excellent opportunity for a maintenance professional looking to take ownership of a maintenance department and play a key role in improving equipment uptime, reliability, safety, and overall manufacturing performance.

• Lead, develop, and manage the maintenance team, including technicians and skilled trades personnel.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance program
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• Oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and improvement of CNC machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related issues
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• Support CNC equipment including machining centers, CNC lathes, mills, grinders, and associated material-handling systems.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and minimize equipment downtime while maintaining safe operating practices.
• Analyze equipment failures and implement root-cause corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
• Develop maintenance schedules based on equipment condition, production requirements, OEM recommendations, and historical data.
• Monitor equipment reliability, downtime, maintenance costs, and other key performance indicators.
• Manage outside contractors and service providers for specialized repairs, installations, and equipment upgrades.
• Assist with the selection, installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment.
• Develop and manage maintenance-related budgets, spare parts, tooling, and inventory.
• Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, automation, and capital improvements.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production leadership to improve overall equipment effectiveness.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable electrical and machine safety standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and utilize the company's CMMS or maintenance management system.
• Establish clear procedures and documentation for equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Train and mentor maintenance personnel while building a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

• 7+ years of progressive industrial maintenance experience, with increasing leadership responsibility.
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance & Engineering Manager, or similar leadership role
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• Strong experience maintaining and troubleshooting CNC manufacturing equipment
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• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, industrial automation, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, drives, and sensors
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• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Experience developing and managing preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Strong understanding of equipment reliability and root-cause analysis.
• Experience managing maintenance personnel and developing skilled trades teams.
• Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with production, engineering, quality, and senior leadership.

• Experience with CNC machining environments.
• Experience with Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Okuma, Mori Seiki/DMG MORI, or similar CNC equipment
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• PLC troubleshooting experience, particularly Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation.
• Experience with CMMS systems.
• Experience with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Experience…