Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor maintenance technicians (mechanical, electrical, and/or controls)
• Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime
• Respond to and prioritize corrective maintenance and emergency repairs
• Ensure maintenance activities support production schedules and quality requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and safety teams to improve equipment reliability
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and spare parts inventory
• Support installation, commissioning, and modification of manufacturing equipment
• Enforce compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety policies, including lockout/tagout and hot work procedures
• Manage outside contractors and service providers as needed

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or trade certification preferred
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in metal processing, powder metallurgy, or heavy manufacturing
• 2+ years of supervisory or lead maintenance experience
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, motors, drives, PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Experience working in safety-critical manufacturing environments
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and coordination across departments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on safety and quality

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work around operating equipment

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