Mechanical Repair Shop Manager

About the role

Lead a skilled team that keeps critical equipment—and our customers—moving. As a Mechanical Repair Shop Manager, you will take ownership of safety, quality, productivity, and profitability in a fast-paced industrial repair environment. We're looking for a hands-on leader who can develop employees, strengthen shop operations, and ensure mining and industrial equipment is repaired safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the mechanical repair shop, including repair, rebuilding, fabrication, machining, welding, and maintenance activities.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and develop shop supervisors, technicians, mechanics, and support staff.
• Manage production schedules, workflow, and priorities to maximize productivity and meet customer deadlines.
• Ensure all repairs meet OEM specifications, customer requirements, and company quality standards.
• Establish and improve shop procedures that increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and minimize rework.
• Promote and enforce OSHA, MSHA, and company safety policies, including PPE requirements, safety meetings, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Serve as a primary customer contact for repair scopes, estimates, schedules, project updates, and issue resolution.
• Develop and manage shop budgets while monitoring labor efficiency, material costs, gross margins, and overall profitability.
• Track and improve key performance indicators, including safety, labor utilization, productivity, turnaround time, on-time delivery, rework, customer satisfaction, and employee retention.
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, and cost controls for parts, consumables, tools, and shop supplies.
• Ensure cranes, machine tools, shop equipment, and service vehicles are properly maintained and available for use.
• Conduct or oversee final inspections before repaired equipment is released to the customer.
• Hire employees, conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and foster a team-oriented culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience repairing industrial, heavy, or mining equipment.
• 3–5+ years of supervisory or management experience, preferably within a repair shop environment.
• Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant industry experience.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical repair, welding, machining, fabrication, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Experience with equipment such as crushers, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and heavy mobile equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead skilled teams, manage competing priorities, and drive operational performance.
• Experience with budgeting, estimating, cost control, labor management, and shop profitability.
• Strong customer service, communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, repair specifications, and work scopes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance, ERP, or work-order management systems.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry and MSHA Part 46 or Part 48 certifications preferred.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial shop environment with exposure to noise, dust, heat, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, and climb and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage and life insurance.
• Wellness discount and a stipend for safety shoes & glasses.
• 401(k) savings plan with a 50% employer match up to 6%.
• Robust referral bonuses and relocation assistance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Tuition assistance for career growth and personal development.
• Various training programs and career advancement opportunities.