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Maintenance Manager
Department: Maintenance / Management
Location: Plasti-Paint, Inc. – St. Louis, Michigan
Reports To: Plant Manager / Operations Manager
Pay will be determined by skills and experience.
Position Summary
Plasti-Paint, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance operations and ensure our facility, equipment, and production processes operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.
The Maintenance Manager will oversee the day-to-day activities of the maintenance department while working closely with plant leadership and production teams to minimize downtime, improve equipment reliability, and support overall plant performance.
This is a hands-on leadership position requiring strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, preventive maintenance experience, and the ability to lead and develop a maintenance team. The Maintenance Manager will also oversee outside vendors and contractors, manage maintenance projects, and assist with the fabrication and welding of material-handling racks and other equipment as needed to meet customer and plant requirements.
Essential Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate the daily activities of the maintenance department.
- Lead, coach, train, and evaluate maintenance employees to ensure a safe, productive, and effective team.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment, machinery, electrical systems, and facility equipment.
- Develop, implement, and maintain effective preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Monitor equipment condition and identify potential problems before they result in production downtime.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and coordinate repairs to minimize interruptions to production.
- Work closely with Production and Quality leadership to prioritize maintenance needs and support production schedules.
- Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, parts inventories, and equipment documentation.
- Develop and monitor maintenance performance metrics and take corrective action when necessary.
- Manage maintenance-related vendors and contractors, including scheduling, evaluating work, and monitoring performance.
- Assist with budgeting, purchasing, parts management, and long-term maintenance planning.
- Oversee equipment lifecycle planning, facility maintenance, and capital improvement projects.
- Perform welding, fabrication, and repair work, including fabrication of material-handling racks and other fixtures based on customer or plant requirements.
- Read and interpret basic drawings, measurements, and specifications for fabrication projects.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement that increase equipment reliability, efficiency, safety, and profitability.
- Ensure maintenance employees receive appropriate training and development.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements and company policies.
- Participate in projects, installations, equipment modifications, and facility improvements as needed.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Qualifications & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Previous maintenance leadership or management experience strongly preferred.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Welding and fabrication experience required.
- Experience fabricating or repairing steel racks, fixtures, guards, or similar material-handling equipment preferred.
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs and maintenance scheduling.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and identify root causes of recurring issues.
- Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings, schematics, measurements, and equipment documentation.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work safely around manufacturing equipment, forklifts, and other industrial machinery.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a hands-on maintenance leader who can manage a team while also getting involved when the job requires it. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of equipment reliability, enjoys troubleshooting and problem-solving, and can work collaboratively with Production and Quality to keep the plant running efficiently.
A successful candidate will be comfortable balancing leadership, preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, vendor coordination, continuous improvement, and hands-on fabrication and welding work.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000