Maintenance Manager

About Light Force

Light Force is leading the digital transformation of orthodontics and redefining the standard of care for patients. Our fully digital, 3D‑printed orthodontic platform increases practice efficiency, improves clinical consistency, and enables more predictable treatment outcomes. Unlike traditional stock brackets, Light Force delivers fully customized, patient‑specific brackets paired with AI‑driven treatment planning—optimizing outcomes h recent advancements unlocking the next phase of digital orthodontics, Light Force continues to push the boundaries of personalized care.

The Maintenance Manager at Light Force Orthodontics is accountable for the reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement of all maintenance operations across a 24/7 advanced manufacturing facility. This role leads the maintenance team with direct responsibility for hiring, development, performance management, and day‑to‑day supervision. The Maintenance Manager owns the preventive maintenance program, hazardous waste compliance program, and serves as the primary maintenance point of contact for production, engineering, and R&D teams.

This position requires a leader who operates with a high degree of ownership, drives results through people and process, and upholds the documentation and compliance standards that underpin the facility's operational and regulatory posture.

• Directly supervise Maintenance Technicians I, II, and III across all shifts; manage scheduling, coverage, and on‑call rotation to ensure 24/7 maintenance support.
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings, provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback, and complete formal performance reviews during annual cycles.
• Hold team members accountable to documentation standards, work order completion quality, and CMMS compliance; address performance gaps through structured corrective action when necessary.
• Identify skill development needs across the team; coordinate on‑job training, vendor‑led instruction, and external certification opportunities.
• Triage and prioritize corrective maintenance requests based on production impact and urgency; coordinate resources to minimize equipment downtime.
• Oversee execution of the preventive maintenance program across all production equipment and facility systems including furnaces, compressed air infrastructure, and instrumentation.
• Perform and support complex troubleshooting of furnace systems, compressed air systems, electrical systems, and additive manufacturing production equipment.
• Coordinate daily maintenance rounds; identify, document, and drive resolution of emerging equipment and facility issues before they impact production.
• Own the hazardous waste compliance program: oversee container labeling, accumulation timelines, and inspection logs.
• Ensure all maintenance records are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements; ensure CMMS documentation reflects accurate work history, asset data, and compliance status.
• Develop, review, and update standard operating procedures and work instructions as process improvements or equipment changes are implemented.
• Lead root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures; drive corrective actions from initiation through verified closure and document findings in CMMS.
• Drive 5S and lean manufacturing practices across maintenance areas and production floor touchpoints.
• Manage contract service providers: enforce SOP compliance, hold vendors accountable to service level expectations, and escalate performance issues to the Operations Manager.
• Participate in design reviews for new equipment and provide maintainability input during capital project planning.

• 2+ years in a managerial or supervisory maintenance role with direct reports, including demonstrated experience in performance management and team development.
• Experience working in an industrial manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Completion of a state‑accredited journeyman or technical school program, or equivalent formal training with demonstrated field proficiency is preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or precision production…