Maintenance Manager

About the role

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace parts manufacturer to find an experienced Maintenance Manager who is ready to lead a high-performing maintenance team and drive operational excellence. If you're a hands-on leader with deep technical expertise in CNC machining, forging equipment, and industrial maintenance, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the reliability and performance of world-class aerospace manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all maintenance operations across the facility to ensure maximum equipment uptime and reliability for critical manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, Hot and Cold Forging, Thread Rolling, and Centerless Grinding.
• Lead a skilled maintenance team, champion preventative maintenance initiatives, and collaborate across departments to keep production running safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Equipment Maintenance & Reliability

• Lead the maintenance, repair, and reliability of CNC machines, Hot Forging, Cold Forging, Thread Rolling, and Centerless Grinding equipment.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, PLC, and control system issues.
• Ensure repairs and equipment adjustments meet all safety, quality, and operational standards.

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing maintenance team through coaching, technical training, and performance development.
• Assign daily priorities and coordinate maintenance activities to support production schedules.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.

Planning & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, and preventative maintenance documentation.
• Manage spare parts inventory and vendor relationships to ensure critical replacement parts are readily available.
• Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, process improvements, and increased operational efficiency.
• Support capital improvement projects, including new equipment installations and major facility upgrades.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with OSHA, environmental, and aerospace manufacturing standards.
• Lead initiatives to improve machine safety, reduce equipment failures, and minimize operational risk.
• Support internal and external audits with complete and accurate maintenance documentation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve equipment-related issues and improve manufacturing performance.
• Provide technical expertise for equipment selection, facility layout planning, and long-term maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate with leadership on maintenance budgets, KPIs, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 7+ years of progressive maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including 3+ years in a maintenance leadership role.
• Strong hands-on expertise maintaining CNC machinery, Hot and Cold Forging equipment, Thread Rolling machines, and Centerless Grinders.
• Advanced knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, PLCs, and mechanical equipment.
• Experience developing and managing preventative maintenance programs in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership skills with experience building, mentoring, and motivating maintenance teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• Demonstrated success leading projects, managing maintenance budgets, and delivering measurable operational improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Background in aerospace manufacturing or other precision manufacturing industries.
• Experience supporting capital equipment projects and facility expansions.

Pay

$90,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short-term disability and additional voluntary benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay where applicable