Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Job Description

The Maintenance Manager oversees daily maintenance operations for carbon and stainless fabrication shops, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient performance of all building systems and production equipment. This role leads a maintenance team, drives preventive maintenance programs, manages budgets and vendors, and ensures full compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The Maintenance Manager also coordinates capital projects, responds to emergencies, and plays a key leadership role in supporting continuous, high-quality plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance operations for carbon and stainless fabrication shops to ensure safe and efficient functioning of building systems and production equipment.

• Develop, implement, and manage preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend the life of assets.

• Lead, supervise, and schedule maintenance staff and contractors, providing training, guidance, and performance feedback.

• Manage the maintenance budget, including planning and controlling costs for parts, supplies, tools, and vendor contracts.

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, environmental, and other applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Promote a strong safety culture by enforcing safe work practices and conducting regular inspections and audits.

• Coordinate repairs, upgrades, and capital improvement projects with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

• Oversee diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of forklifts and related material handling equipment.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to support continuous production.

• Lead PLC troubleshooting efforts as needed to diagnose and correct equipment control issues.

• Maintain accurate documentation and records of maintenance activities, inspections, work orders, and equipment history.

• Monitor and manage parts and inventory levels to ensure critical components are available when needed.

• Prepare and present maintenance reports, metrics, and recommendations to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance issues, including after-hours situations when required, to minimize production disruptions.

• Collaborate with operations, production, and engineering teams to prioritize work, plan shutdowns, and support process improvements.

• Identify and implement opportunities for improving equipment reliability, maintenance processes, and overall plant performance.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of maintenance leadership experience within a manufacturing, fabrication, steel processing, or industrial environment.

• Demonstrated experience leading maintenance teams, including supervision, scheduling, and training of technicians and contractors.

• Strong experience with forklift diagnostics, repair, and maintenance.

• Extensive knowledge of hydraulic systems and their maintenance.

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and technical drawings.

• Proficiency in maintenance management practices, including preventive maintenance planning and execution.

• Experience with safety practices and compliance related to OSHA and environmental regulations.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in industrial maintenance settings.

• Effective leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

• Experience with budget and inventory management for maintenance operations.

• Capability to coordinate projects, repairs, and upgrades with vendors and contractors.

• Competence in documenting maintenance activities, inspections, and equipment history.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in welding, metal fabrication, pipe manufacturing, or heavy industrial operations.

• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or other maintenance tracking systems.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting and industrial control systems.

• Experience as a maintenance technician or in hands-on maintenance roles.

• Experience working within fabrication or steel processing environments.

• Ability to contribute to process improvement and reliability initiatives across the plant.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, long-term industrial operation where your leadership directly influences plant performance and reliability. The role offers a competitive compensation structure and a comprehensive benefits package, providing both financial security and professional satisfaction. You will step into a key leadership position with significant impact on day-to-day operations and long-term asset performance. This environment values practical expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement, offering opportunities to grow your skills while working with a respected manufacturer.

Work Environment

This role is based in a fabrication facility that supports carbon and stainless steel operations. You will work primarily on-site in an industrial plant environment with active production equipment, material handling systems, and heavy machinery. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with some Saturdays required based on production and maintenance needs. The work involves close collaboration with production teams, vendors, and contractors, and requires comfort working around mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. The environment emphasizes safety, adherence to regulatory requirements, and consistent, reliable plant operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Competitive salary: $105,000 - $115,000 Stable, long-term career opportunity Leadership role with significant impact on plant operations Opportunity to work with a respected industrial manufacturer Benefits package available

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.