Maintenance Foreman

Ameron is a leader in the manufacture of poles for street lighting and traffic control. Our extensive line of Ameron™ brand products can be used in residential areas and commercial developments, including streets, highways, shopping centers and pedestrian pathways. From industrial to DOT to municipal, we have just the right pole.

What You'll Do

• Maintenance Leadership & Execution
• Plan, lead, and oversee all maintenance operations within the facility
• Assign and coordinate daily maintenance activities across 1st and 2nd shifts
• Serve as on-call maintenance leader for emergency repairs
• Oversee maintenance and repair of both standard equipment and complex, custom-built machinery
• Preventive Maintenance & Reliability
• Drive transformation from reactive maintenance to structured preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability and uptime
• Track and improve key metrics such as PM completion rate, downtime, and mean time to repair (MTTR)
• Team Leadership & Labor Management
• Lead, coach, and develop union maintenance technicians
• Provide clear direction, set expectations, and reinforce accountability
• Navigate labor relations in alignment with collective bargaining agreements
• Partner effectively with union employees while upholding company standards and performance expectations
• Production Partnership & Operational Alignment
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors and General Foreman to prioritize repairs and minimize downtime
• Align maintenance activities with production schedules and plant priorities
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance
• Implement and enforce safety policies in accordance with OSHA, environmental, and company standards
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements
• Maintain required logs and documentation for cranes, forklifts, and mobile equipment
• Support safety meetings and reinforce safe work practices across the team
• Technical Oversight & Problem Solving
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Guide complex repairs and ensure quality execution of maintenance work
• Planning, Budgeting & Resource Management
• Monitor and control maintenance costs, staffing, and operating expenses within budget
• Requisition tools, parts, and materials to support efficient maintenance operations
• Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
• Track, report, and communicate maintenance KPIs and performance trends
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency gains, and reliability improvement
• Contribute to plant-wide continuous improvement initiative
• Administrative
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

What You'll Need

• Technical degree or equivalent hands-on maintenance experience
• Minimum of 10 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a skilled trades or maintenance function
• Experience working in or alongside a union environment strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of how to lead, communicate, and drive performance within a union workforce
• Strong background with industrial equipment, hydraulic systems, overhead cranes, and mobile equipment
• Working knowledge of PLCs, mechanical/electrical diagnostics, and maintenance systems
• Familiarity with CMMS or PM software (Oracle experience a plus)
• Experience with Lean, TPM, or continuous improvement initiatives preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer systems
• Willingness and ability to be on call 24/7 for emergency situations
  
  

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $30.00 – $33.00 per hour (in compliance with applicable state posting requirements)
  
  

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and yard environment with exposure to noise, dust, heat, and moving machinery
• Regular standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
• Exposure to outdoor conditions when working in yard areas or on equipment