Maintenance & Facilities Coordinator

About Us

Advanced Structural Technologies (AST) is a leading manufacturer specializing in forged, flow-formed, and machined products for the aerospace, defense, and automotive industries. With over 25 years of experience, AST has built a strong reputation for precision engineering, innovation, and high-quality manufacturing.

Located in Oxnard, California, AST operates out of cutting-edge facilities spanning over 250,000 sq. ft., including a dedicated 70,000 sq. ft. building focused on aerospace and space product manufacturing. AST employs approximately 185 skilled professionals across multi-shift operations, ensuring efficiency, precision, and timely delivery for mission-critical industries.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Maintenance & Facilities Coordinator to lead the planning and coordination of maintenance activities across our manufacturing operations. This role will serve as the bridge between maintenance technicians, engineering, and production leadership, ensuring preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities are scheduled, tracked, and executed efficiently. The ideal candidate will play a key role in implementing and organizing a new Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and must possess strong communication, planning, and systems management skills. This is a high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys enabling operational uptime and team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate daily, weekly, and long-term maintenance activities in alignment with production goals and equipment availability
• Serve as the point of contact between maintenance personnel, department managers, and engineering teams to ensure proper prioritization and timely completion of maintenance tasks
• Lead the setup, implementation, and data migration efforts for AST’s new CMMS system
• Maintain and update work order records, maintenance logs, and equipment histories within the CMMS
• Develop visual schedules, calendars, and dashboards to communicate upcoming maintenance across teams
• Track and report on key maintenance KPIs including work order completion rates, PM compliance, downtime, and backlog status
• Maintain accurate inventory data on spare parts and maintenance supplies, and coordinate replenishment as needed
• Assist in regulatory documentation for facility inspections, hazardous waste management, and safety-related infrastructure
• Collaborate with the Facilities Coordinator on shared infrastructure responsibilities and building upkeep
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance initiatives by maintaining accurate facility documentation and inspection schedules

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in maintenance coordination, production scheduling, or facilities support within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience setting up or working within a CMMS or maintenance tracking system
• Strong planning and scheduling ability, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities across teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); familiarity with maintenance scheduling or project management software preferred
• Excellent communication skills; able to coordinate between technical and non-technical teams
• Familiarity with maintenance terminology, manufacturing equipment, and preventive maintenance practices
• Strong organizational and documentation skills; attention to detail is critical
• Knowledge of regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance standards is a plus
• High school diploma or GED required; additional technical certifications or coursework in maintenance, facilities, or operations preferred

Why Join AST?

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Job Type & Pay

• Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person
• Pay Range: $70,000 — $90,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

If you are a detail-oriented planner who takes pride in enabling smooth facility operations and team coordination, we encourage you to apply and become part of AST’s growing and innovative team.