Operations Maintenance Manager

Geremarie; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Fitness reimbursements and wellness programs

Job summary

Geremarie, a technology-driven manufacturer located in Lake Zurich, IL, is seeking a skilled maintenance leader. In this role, you will oversee maintenance activities, manage service relationships, and ensure the efficient operation of manufacturing equipment.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, with CNC repair skills being a plus. Our competitive salary range is $100,000-$130,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits and a commitment to a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in troubleshooting mechanical/electrical/plumbing.
• Leadership and technical skills are essential.
• Ability to read and speak English for safety and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility and manufacturing maintenance activities.
• Supervise troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment.
• Implement maintenance procedures and manage inventory of parts.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical/electrical/plumbing

CNC machine repair

Leadership

Technical communication

Job description

Geremarie is a modern, technology‑driven manufacturer where advanced automation and skilled craftsmanship work side by side. From our vertically integrated facility in Lake Zurich, IL, we engineer and machine complex aluminum components for leading marine and recreation brands—delivering tight tolerances, fast turnaround, and consistent quality.

As a division of Patrick Industries, we’re connected to a wider manufacturing community that values quality, innovation, and forward‑thinking operations. This alignment strengthens our commitment to improving our technology, refining our processes, and supporting the people who drive our work every day.

If you’re someone who shows up, takes ownership, and isn’t afraid to roll up your sleeves, this is the place you’ll grow.

What you’ll do:

• Lead facility and manufacturing maintenance activities.
• Responsible for supervising the troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining all aspects of maintenance in the facilities.
• Create and implement maintenance procedures and PM’s.
• Management of all service and replacement parts inventory.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatics equipment.
• Disassemble, inspect, evaluate, reassemble and checkout any manufacturing or maintenance equipment that fails to operate or perform it’s intended function.
• Oversee & manage relationships with contractors and third party service providers. Perform all necessary repair actions or evaluate and hire the appropriate third party vendor to ensure all equipment is maintained in the best possible operating condition and under the safest conditions possible.
• Records observations of equipment wear, potential failure, and/or safety issues identified during Preventative Maintenance (PM).
• Insure all hazardous materials are properly labeled, stored, and handled for proper disposal.
• Utilizing machine tool manuals, technical documents, internal and vendor resources to research machine and facility issues.
• Ensuring proper documentation is completed and maintained for service history and maintenance for easy access.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.
• Documents all changes made and communicates all changes to proper channels.
• Leverage and use ERP System to record all PM related activities.
• Participate in required meetings and training, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

What we are looking for

• Able to work flexible hours due to business needs product or equipment delays or unexpected event
• 5+ years’ experience and background in troubleshooting in mechanical/electrical/plumbing, CNC machine repair; Okuma CNC Repair background a plus.
• Leadership, management, technical, communication, and presentation skills are a must.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
• Ability to read and speak English in order to comprehend and participate in safety, hazard communication, company meetings and continuous training.
• Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options with employer contributions
• Voluntary benefits: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, legal insurance, identity theft protection
• Company-paid and voluntary life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Fitness reimbursements and wellness programs
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Pet insurance options

Pay Range

A reasonable estimate of the salary pay range for this role is $100,000-$130,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Should you require additional assistance, please call: 847-540-1154