Industrial Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Industrial Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading and managing all maintenance activities within the manufacturing facility to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment and plant infrastructure. This role oversees preventive and corrective maintenance programs, supervises maintenance personnel, ensures regulatory compliance, and partners with operations to minimize downtime and support production goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise, train, and develop maintenance technicians, mechanics, and contractors.

• Plan daily and weekly maintenance work assignments for maintenance staff.

• Ensure maintenance staff are properly trained and certified for assigned tasks.

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture in compliance with OSHA and company standards.

• Ensure proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and safe work practices are followed.

• Participate in safety audits, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action planning.

• Manage maintenance and repair of all production machinery, material handling systems, utilities, and building infrastructure.

• Oversee installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment

• Service, troubleshoot, and repair industrial components such as motors, variable AC drives, PLCs, servos, sensors, and switches.

• Service, troubleshoot, and repair industrial pneumatic system components such as pumps, valves, cylinders, motors, and solenoids.

• Perform tool offset corrections and position adjustments on multi-axis automated CNC equipment.

• Maintain required repair and work logs, SOP’s, equipment manuals and compliance records.

• Prioritize repairs to meet efficiency and the needs of the production plant.

• Provide routine preventive upkeep on equipment and work with production personnel to maintain and improve quality.

• Work with production personnel to maintain and improve quality.

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, arrive on time for scheduled shifts, and adhere to the company’s attendance policies and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Technical degree or engineering background preferred.

• Minimum 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• 2+ years in a supervisory or managerial role preferred.

• Must be able to work any required schedule needed for the facility needs.

• Working knowledge of electrical, electronic controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, cutting, welding, fabrication, and tooling.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under pressure.

• Must be able to read and follow blueprints and schematics.

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment in all the aforementioned areas.

• Computer literacy with ability to learn new computer software programs.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

• A strong understanding of mechanical systems, components, and machinery is essential, capable of diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues.

• Proficiency in electrical systems, including wiring, circuits, and electrical controls, is critical for troubleshooting and repairing electrical faults.

• Firm understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems is essential.

• A solid foundation in the use of various tools, equipment, and instruments, including hand tools, power tools, multimeters, and diagnostic devices, is necessary.

• Be an effective problem solver, capable of identifying issues and implementing solutions in a timely manner.

• Perform routine inspections, create maintenance schedules, and carry out preventative maintenance tasks to extend the life of equipment is crucial.

• A strong commitment to safety. Adhere to safety protocols, be aware of potential hazards, and take proactive steps to mitigate risks.

• Ability to work schedule as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing approximately 8-10 hours, 5 days a week, depending on business need, may be required to work 6 days/week depending on business need.

• Fine motor abilities are needed to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

• Specific vision abilities might be required by this job that include close vision, particularly reading that may be very fine print.

• Regular twisting, bending, squatting, pushing, pivoting, and moving or lifting up to 100 pounds.

• Employees will frequently lift and/or move 10-25 pounds while occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

o Conveyance systems and rollers are available to move pieces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposure to moving mechanical equipment.

• Exposed to vibration from machines.

• Noise level is loud and ear protection is available.

• Employees may be exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

• Sawdust is always present and eye protection is always required.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Frontier Door and Cabinet’s Safety Program and all established safety rules must be followed, and equipment used where required. This will include safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection (when needed) while on the production floor.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance