Aviation Maintenance Leader: Uptime & Safety

Chromalloy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy on-site facility in Orangeburg, NY is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team, maximize production uptime, and ensure work is completed safely and in compliance with quality and environmental requirements.

The role oversees preventive maintenance, repairs, facility expansion, wastewater systems, and maintenance planning while partnering with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to improve equipment reliability and production performance.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED; an Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of maintenance, facilities, or related technical experience, including supervisory experience.
• Experience maintaining production equipment and facility systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs, equipment troubleshooting, and maintenance planning.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, blueprints, and work orders; strong safety, hazardous-material, and environmental compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team and establish work priorities, assignments, and performance expectations.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of production equipment, machinery, tools, and facility systems.
• Maximize equipment uptime and ensure maintenance activities support production schedules.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs in partnership with Engineering and Operations.
• Direct equipment installation, dismantling, assembly, rebuilding, and repurposing.
• Manage spare-parts inventory, requisitions, and availability.
• Support facility expansion and equipment planning with site leadership.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to resolve maintenance issues and improve equipment performance.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, and work orders to guide maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, Repair Station Manual, Quality Control Manual, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Build team capability through cross-training, coaching, performance management, and technical development.
• Promote Chromalloy's safety policies, quality standards, and Code of Ethical Standards.
• Coordinate with environmental and regulatory agencies as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Cross-functional communication

Prioritization

Safety knowledge

Maintenance planning

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Blueprint interpretation

Environmental compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (Nice to have)

Job description

Chromalloy on-site facility in Orangeburg, NY is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team, maximize production uptime, and ensure work is completed safely and in compliance with quality and environmental requirements.

The role oversees preventive maintenance, repairs, facility expansion, wastewater systems, and maintenance planning while partnering with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to improve equipment reliability and production performance.