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Machine Shop Maintenance Manager

Jobot
Santa Ana, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026
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Job details:
Manager— Industrial & Building Systems / Aerospace Manufacturing — $110k to $140k Base Bonus — Santa Ana / Onsite — Tier 1 Aerospace Supplier

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A bit about us:

Founded decades ago and based in Santa Ana, we are a Tier 1 aerospace and defense manufacturer supporting mission-critical military, aerospace, and commercial programs. We specialize in the design, development, production, and sustainment of highly engineered structures, systems, and components built for demanding environments. Our combination of engineering depth and manufacturing capability makes us a trusted, independent supplier to customers who can't afford failure.


Why join us?

Base salary $115k-$140k
Medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k),
Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
Fully onsite — manufacturing environment
Full ownership of both CNC Maintenance functions — not one slice, the whole operation
Mission-critical flight hardware programs with long-run stability


Job Details

Job Details:
Lead all maintenance and facility operations across the site — building systems, grounds, production and non-production equipment, and related infrastructure — while planning, budgeting, and scheduling modifications and capital improvements.
Supervise and develop hourly maintenance mechanics and facilities personnel, including goal setting, training, performance management, coaching, scheduling, and safety compliance.
Administer preventive maintenance programs, including development and execution of PM schedules, and lead diagnosis of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic equipment failures.
Direct preparation of specifications, layouts, drawings, and cost estimates for facility requirements, and oversee purchasing of non-inventoried plant materials and facility supplies.
Manage service contracts and vendor relationships (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, janitorial, MRO, industrial services) and serve as primary contact for utilities and fire/life safety systems.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and OSHA regulations while driving Lean and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Looking for:
Experience maintenance and facilities operations, experience in a supervisory or leadership role
BS in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred; in lieu of a degree, 10 years of progressive facilities and machinery maintenance experience considered
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on industrial machinery — NC/CNC equipment, lathes, mills, presses
Supervisor / lead level considered

Experience in any of the following areas welcomed:
PLC / HMI programming and troubleshooting (ladder logic)
Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
Root cause analysis
HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general facility repair trades
Aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing environments

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