Equipment Maintenance Manager

Equipment Maintenance Manager

The Equipment Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and reliability of heavy equipment, vehicles, processing equipment, and facility infrastructure within a scrap metal recycling operation.

This position leads a team of mechanics and maintenance technicians and is responsible for ensuring equipment operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. Equipment includes material handlers, excavators, loaders, trucks, balers, shears, conveyors, and other scrap-processing machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, trucks, material handlers, excavators, loaders, and scrap-processing equipment.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Lead, train, and manage mechanics, welders, and maintenance technicians.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and equipment-related issues.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and equipment breakdown response to minimize operational disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, environmental, and workplace safety requirements.
• Manage spare parts and maintenance inventory to ensure critical components are readily available.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors for specialized repairs, equipment servicing, and replacement parts.
• Monitor maintenance expenses and identify opportunities to control costs without compromising safety or equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair histories, inspections, and equipment documentation.
• Utilize CMMS and equipment-tracking systems to manage work orders and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Complete purchase requests for maintenance-related equipment, parts, and supplies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in truck and heavy equipment maintenance.
• Minimum 2 years of maintenance supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, welding, electrical systems, heavy equipment diagnostics, and truck maintenance.
• Experience with scrap-processing equipment such as balers, conveyors, and shears strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with CMMS and equipment-tracking software.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and environmental compliance requirements within an industrial environment.
• Strong leadership, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced heavy industrial environment.

Core Competencies

• Heavy Equipment Maintenance
• Preventive Maintenance
• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Hydraulics & Electrical Systems
• Welding & Fabrication
• CMMS
• Maintenance Team Leadership
• Parts & Inventory Management
• Vendor Management
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance
• Budget & Cost Management
• Time Management
• Communication
• Problem Solving