Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Leader is responsible for leading all maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and facilities. This role requires strong hands-on technical expertise in PLC systems, tube cutting equipment, hydraulic systems, and both Preventive and Corrective Maintenance, combined with a coaching leadership style, strong sense of urgency, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

We offer:

• Key Responsibilities
• Maintenance & Reliability
• •Lead and execute Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• •Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and PLC-related issues.
• •Ensure proper maintenance and operation of tube cutting equipment, CNC machinery, and automated systems.
• •Develop and continuously improve maintenance standards, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides.
• •Manage spare parts inventory to ensure availability while controlling costs.
• Controls & Automation
• •Provide advanced technical support for PLC systems (programming, troubleshooting, and optimization).
• •Work with engineering and production teams to improve automation, cycle times, and equipment performance.
• •Support equipment upgrades, retrofits, and new equipment installations.
• Leadership & Team Development
• •Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians and specialists.
• •Promote a coaching mentality, encouraging problem-solving, technical growth, and accountability.
• •Foster strong teamwork and collaboration with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams.
• •Set clear expectations and respond with urgency to equipment breakdowns and operational issues.
• Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
• •Ensure full compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and environmental regulations.
• •Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, and downtime reduction.
• •Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• •Support lean manufacturing and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Required Qualifications
• •Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial, or related field).
• •5+ years of experience in maintenance leadership roles within a manufacturing environment.
• •Strong hands-on expertise in:
• o PLC systems (troubleshooting and programming)
• o Tube cutting equipment
• o Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• o Preventive and Corrective Maintenance
• •Proven experience managing maintenance teams in high-volume or automated manufacturing operations.
• •Fully bilingual (English & Spanish) – written and verbal.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Key Competencies & Skills

• •High sense of urgency and ownership mindset.
• •Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• •Coaching and people-development orientation.
• •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• •Ability to prioritize and perform under pressure.
• •Strong organizational and planning capabilities.
• •Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.