Maintenance Superintendent

Nathan Trotter & Co. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Superintendent to lead the maintenance and reliability operations for our new Martinsville, Virginia manufacturing facility.

This is an opportunity to build a proactive maintenance organization from the ground up, establish world-class reliability programs, and develop a skilled maintenance team that keeps our operation running safely and efficiently. If you're a collaborative leader who enjoys solving complex operational challenges, improving equipment reliability, and developing people, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the success of our growing operation.

About Nathan Trotter & Co.

Nathan Trotter & Co. is a leading manufacturer dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative metal and alloy solutions that support critical industries around the world. With more than 200 years of history and expertise, we specialize in high-purity metals, tin products, and custom solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of customers across diverse markets and applications.

Built on a foundation of integrity, craftsmanship, and continuous innovation, Nathan Trotter has earned a reputation for reliability, quality, and long-standing customer partnerships. As we continue to grow, we're investing in the future through our new Martinsville, Virginia operation, creating opportunities for talented professionals to help shape a world-class manufacturing facility from the ground up. At Nathan Trotter, we combine tradition with forward-thinking solutions to drive operational excellence, support customer success, and create meaningful careers for the people who make our success possible.

Position Snapshot

• Position Title: Maintenance Superintendent
• Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7AM to 3PM
• Location: Onsite | Martinsville, VA
• Position Type: Full Time

Why This Role Matters

The Maintenance Superintendent provides strategic leadership for the maintenance and reliability function, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment, facilities, and infrastructure. This role partners closely with Operations and other departments to minimize downtime, improve equipment performance, lead maintenance personnel, and implement reliability strategies that support long-term operational success.

What You'll Do

• Lead all maintenance operations supporting facility infrastructure, production equipment, and mechanical and electrical systems.
• Develop and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs that maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate maintenance activities, shutdowns, outages, and repair work to support production requirements.
• Recruit, coach, develop, and mentor maintenance personnel while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor equipment performance, analyze reliability trends, and implement root cause corrective actions to improve overall equipment effectiveness.
• Manage maintenance work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, equipment histories, and maintenance documentation through CMMS and other systems.
• Oversee maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, contractor services, and maintenance resources to ensure efficient operations.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, and Laboratory teams to support continuous manufacturing operations and capital improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with all maintenance safety programs, OSHA requirements, environmental regulations, and company policies.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Seven or more years of progressive maintenance experience in manufacturing, metals processing, foundry, mining, chemical processing, or another heavy industrial environment.
• Three or more years of maintenance leadership or supervisory experience with responsibility for planning, scheduling, employee development, and maintenance operations.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and facility systems.
• Experience utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to manage maintenance activities and reporting.
• Experience leading equipment reliability initiatives, root cause analysis, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Working knowledge of maintenance budgeting, inventory management, spare parts control, contractor management, and capital project support.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hot work, machine guarding, and other maintenance safety requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, communication, conflict resolution, and team development skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing software applications.
• Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM) or other maintenance, reliability, or technical certifications are preferred but not required.
• Ability to work flexible hours and respond to emergency maintenance situations as operational needs require.

Why Join Nathan Trotter & Co.?

Joining Nathan Trotter means becoming part of a company with more than 200 years of history built on integrity, innovation, and long-term customer relationships. As we continue investing in the future through our Martinsville operation, you'll have the opportunity to help shape a growing facility while building a rewarding career with an organization committed to its employees, customers, and communities.

Here, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Help build and shape a new manufacturing operation from the ground up.
• Join a stable, family-owned company with more than 200 years of business history.
• Be part of an organization that values integrity, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Work alongside experienced leaders who are committed to employee development and operational excellence.
• Make a meaningful impact by helping build the culture, processes, and long-term success of the Martinsville operation.
• Grow professionally through ongoing learning, development, and advancement opportunities.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Paid Time Off (4 Weeks Year 1-10, 5 Weeks 10 years)
• Paid Holidays (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) Plan w/ 5% annual employer contribution
• Wellness Programs and Employee Resources
• Professional Development and Career Growth Opportunities

Ready to Build Something Meaningful?

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact with a company that values safety, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Nathan Trotter team.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Nathan Trotter & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay: $95,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,000 - $135,000