Maintenance Manager

Company Description

Job Description

1. Maintenance Strategy & Execution

• Preventive Maintenance (PM): Develop and implement a structured PM program for all production machinery, including CNC routers, welders, saws, and pneumatic tools.
• Breakdown Management: Actively troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems issues to minimize downtime.
• Facility Upkeep: Manage the maintenance of the workshop building, including lighting, HVAC, electrical systems, and compressed air systems.
• Expansion projects: Manage future expansion projects for the workshop 2. Team & Project Leadership
• Supervision: Lead, train, and mentor maintenance staff/technicians.
• Vendor Management: Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with external contractors for specialized, heavy, or emergency repairs.
• Inventory Control: Maintain an inventory of essential spare parts and tools, managing procurement to ensure critical items are in stock. 3. Safety & Compliance
• Safety Standards: Create a high-priority safety work environment, enforcing all health and safety rules (OSHA/local regulations).
• Inspections: Conduct daily or weekly facility walkthroughs and routine equipment inspections to identify potential hazards. 4. Administration & Budgeting
• Budget Management: Create and adhere to the annual maintenance budget, including CapEx projects.
• Documentation: Record and track maintenance activities using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of experience as a maintenance manager in industrial/manufacturing maintenance, preferably in a custom fabrication environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Fabrication Equipment: Direct experience with CNC routers, laser cutters, woodworking machines, and metalworking equipment (welding/cutting).
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead a team, delegate tasks, and motivate workers.
• Skills: Proficiency in CMMS software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in mechatronics engineering.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Typical Working Conditions

• Environment: Must be able to work in a workshop environment, which may include loud noise, dust, and heat, with some on-site installation work.
• Hours: May require working evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet event deadlines.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle tight deadlines and to work on site, which may include lifting, standing for long periods, and working in varied conditions.