Mechanical Repair Shop Manager

Laron Mechanical Repair Shop Manager

Ready to lead a skilled team that keeps critical equipment—and our customers—moving? At OTC, being a Mechanical Repair Shop Manager means taking ownership of safety, quality, productivity, and profitability in a fast-paced industrial repair environment. We're looking for a hands-on leader who can develop employees, strengthen shop operations, and ensure mining and industrial equipment is repaired safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the daily operations of the mechanical repair shop, including repair, rebuilding, fabrication, machining, welding, and maintenance activities.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and develop shop supervisors, technicians, mechanics, and support staff.
• Manage production schedules, workflow, and priorities to maximize productivity and meet customer deadlines.
• Ensure all repairs meet OEM specifications, customer requirements, and company quality standards.
• Establish and improve shop procedures that increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and minimize rework.
• Promote and enforce OSHA, MSHA, and company safety policies, including PPE requirements, safety meetings, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Serve as a primary customer contact for repair scopes, estimates, schedules, project updates, and issue resolution.
• Develop and manage shop budgets while monitoring labor efficiency, material costs, gross margins, and overall profitability.
• Track and improve key performance indicators, including safety, labor utilization, productivity, turnaround time, on-time delivery, rework, customer satisfaction, and employee retention.
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, and cost controls for parts, consumables, tools, and shop supplies.
• Ensure cranes, machine tools, shop equipment, and service vehicles are properly maintained and available for use.
• Conduct or oversee final inspections before repaired equipment is released to the customer.
• Hire employees, conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and foster a team-oriented culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• 7–10+ years of experience repairing industrial, heavy, or mining equipment.
• 3–5+ years of supervisory or management experience, preferably within a repair shop environment.
• Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant industry experience.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical repair, welding, machining, fabrication, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Experience with equipment such as crushers, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and heavy mobile equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead skilled teams, manage competing priorities, and drive operational performance.
• Experience with budgeting, estimating, cost control, labor management, and shop profitability.
• Strong customer service, communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, repair specifications, and work scopes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance, ERP, or work-order management systems.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry and MSHA Part 46 or Part 48 certifications preferred.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial shop environment with exposure to noise, dust, heat, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, and climb and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Why Join OTC Industrial Technologies?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision care coverage, short-and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance. We also offer a wellness discount and a stipend for safety shoes & glasses.
• Financial Security: We provide a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match of 50% on the dollar up to 6%, robust referral bonuses, and relocation assistance.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid time off (PTO) and tuition assistance to support your career growth and personal life.
• Career Growth Opportunities: At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe in investing in our employees' development. We offer various training programs and career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

Learn more about OTC here:  About Us | OTC Industrial Technologies