Assistant Maintenance Manager

Arlon EMD; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlon EMD is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance in a manufacturing setting. You will lead and coach technicians, coordinate schedules to minimize downtime, troubleshoot equipment issues, and partner with production and engineering to boost reliability.

You will maintain records and support capital projects. The role requires a Bachelor's in mechanical or related field, 5–7 years maintenance experience, 1–3 years supervisory experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1–3 years of supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, PLCs, and industrial equipment.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Solid problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Planning, execution, analytical, and continuous improvement capabilities; proficient in Office for reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing all maintenance operations, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance technicians to ensure high performance and safety compliance.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and equipment-related issues.
• Partner with production and engineering teams to improve equipment efficiency and reliability.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and compliance documentation.
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, and facility upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, including OSHA and company policies.
• Manage inventory of spare parts and maintenance supplies.
• Assist in budgeting and cost control for maintenance operations.
• Proactively identify potential issues in manpower, equipment, and documentation, and implement corrective or preventive actions.
• Responsible for preparing and ensuring complete documentation of all work plans and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

PLCs

CMMS

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Planning & CI

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Assist in overseeing all maintenance operations, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance technicians to ensure high performance and safety compliance
• Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and support production goals
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and equipment-related issues
• Partner with production and engineering teams to improve equipment efficiency and reliability
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and compliance documentation
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, and facility upgrades
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, including OSHA and company policies
• Manage inventory of spare parts and maintenance supplies
• Assist in budgeting and cost control for maintenance operations
• Proactively identify potential issues in manpower, equipment, and documentation, and implement corrective or preventive actions.
• Responsible for preparing and ensuring complete documentation of all work plans and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–7 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1–3 years of supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, PLCs, and industrial equipment
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
• Solid problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Must possess planning, execution, analytical, and continuous improvement capabilities, and be proficient in Microsoft Office for report preparation and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume or regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., aerospace, automotive, electronics, PCB)
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Exposure

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees are required to wear a respirator when performing certain duties in accordance with the Company’s Respirator program.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.