Maintenance & Facilities Manager

Description

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Maintenance & Facilities Manager to lead the maintenance and upkeep of our manufacturing equipment, facility, and grounds while supporting safe, efficient, and reliable production operations. This role is responsible for overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance activities, managing facility systems, coordinating outside contractors, and ensuring equipment reliability across the manufacturing operation.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, balancing leadership responsibilities with hands‑on maintenance activities as needed. This position plays a critical role in minimizing equipment downtime, maintaining facility infrastructure, supporting workplace safety initiatives, and driving continuous improvement throughout the organization.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for manufacturing equipment, facility infrastructure, and support systems.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide daily direction to the Maintenance Technician while assisting with maintenance activities as workload demands.
• Perform and oversee troubleshooting, repair, installation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment including CNC machines, laser cutting equipment, press brakes, welding equipment, overhead cranes, air compressors, HVAC systems, electrical systems, and other production assets.
• Coordinate corrective maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime and maintain production schedules.
• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance trends to identify opportunities for improved reliability, efficiency, and cost savings.
• Maintain the facility, grounds, utilities, and building systems to ensure a safe, clean, and well‑maintained work environment.
• Coordinate and supervise outside contractors for specialized maintenance, facility improvements, inspections, and repair projects.
• Support facility‑related environmental compliance activities and assist with regulatory inspections as required.
• Participate in the Safety Committee and support OSHA compliance initiatives, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and safe maintenance practices.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, work orders, and preventive maintenance documentation.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to prioritize maintenance activities, support new equipment installations, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Assist in evaluating replacement equipment, facility improvements, and capital projects by providing technical recommendations and maintenance expertise.
• Maintain inventory levels of maintenance supplies, repair parts, and critical spare components.
• Respond to equipment failures and facility emergencies, including after‑hours support when necessary.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

• High school diploma or GED — required
• Technical training or certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical Systems, HVAC, or a related skilled trade — preferred
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience within a manufacturing or metal fabrication environment — required
• Previous maintenance leadership or supervisory experience — preferred
• Experience supporting ISO 9001 manufacturing environments — preferred

• Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial troubleshooting skills.
• Experience maintaining CNC machines, laser cutting equipment, press brakes, welding equipment, overhead cranes, compressors, HVAC systems, and general facility infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience managing preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motors, controls, and machine diagnostics.
• Experience coordinating outside contractors and managing facility maintenance activities.
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