Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

The Maintenance Supervisor leads and develops the facility maintenance team while overseeing all maintenance and repair activities for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment. This role ensures preventative maintenance programs are executed effectively, supports production operations by minimizing equipment downtime, and drives continuous improvement to enhance equipment reliability and overall plant efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and mentor the facility maintenance team, providing training, guidance, and performance accountability.

• Oversee maintenance and repair of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.

• Ensure preventative maintenance is planned and completed on schedule to keep equipment running efficiently and reduce unplanned downtime.

• Troubleshoot equipment issues, diagnose root causes, and coordinate timely repairs to restore operations.

• Support automated systems, including PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, and production equipment, ensuring proper functionality and reliability.

• Manage maintenance schedules, prioritize work orders, and allocate resources to meet production and operational needs.

• Oversee spare parts inventory, ensuring critical components are available and properly tracked.

• Enforce safety policies and procedures, promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with all company standards.

• Collaborate closely with production and operations teams to minimize equipment downtime and support continuous workflow.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing equipment reliability, optimizing maintenance processes, and improving plant efficiency.

• Review and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical schematics to plan and execute maintenance and repair activities.

• Utilize maintenance management software and computer tools to document work, track equipment history, and report on maintenance performance.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 4+ years of industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or skilled trade experience.

• 2+ years of maintenance leadership, supervisory, or management experience.

• Proven experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical schematics.

• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, and industrial automation systems.

• Working knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance programs.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Experience using maintenance management software to manage schedules, work orders, and equipment history.

• Demonstrated ability to manage maintenance schedules, work orders, and spare parts inventory.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose complex equipment issues.

• Ability to supervise, train, and hold maintenance employees accountable for performance and safety.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Engineering, technical, or industrial maintenance certifications are preferred.

• Experience in blending, packaging, chemical processing, or manufacturing environments is preferred.

• Experience reading and working from detailed schematics and blueprints.

• Experience in maintenance repair across a variety of industrial equipment types.

• Knowledge of maintenance management principles and continuous improvement practices.

• Ability to work collaboratively with production and operations teams in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, where your technical expertise and leadership are recognized and supported. You will work in a collaborative environment that encourages problem-solving, professional growth, and the use of modern maintenance practices and tools. The schedule provides predictable daytime hours with limited weekend work, supporting work-life balance while still offering exposure to a dynamic industrial setting.

Work Environment

This role operates in an industrial facility environment focused on production and processing activities. The typical schedule is 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional Saturdays as needed to support operations. You will work around electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment, using maintenance tools, diagnostic instruments, and computer-based maintenance management systems. The environment is fast-paced and safety-focused, requiring adherence to all safety procedures and appropriate industrial attire suitable for a plant setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Metairie, LA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $100000.00/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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Metairie,LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 18, 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.