Facilities Manager - Space & Defense Ops

Amro Fabricating Corporation; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense seeks a Facilities Manager in Wilsonville, OR to oversee day‑to‑day facility maintenance for a high‑precision machine shop. You will manage preventative maintenance programs, coordinate contractors, and perform hands‑on repairs to support production efficiency.

You will lead a small team, maintain audit‑ready logs, and ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and safety protocols. This role requires 3–5+ years of relevant experience and CMMS familiarity.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of facilities maintenance experience, ideally in a machine shop or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands‑on experience in electrical, plumbing, and pneumatics.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs light mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs to support daily facility operations.
• Troubleshoots building and infrastructure issues to minimize production downtime.
• Assists with machinery installations, equipment positioning, and facility layout changes.
• Manages utilities, compressed air systems, and coordination with HVAC services.
• Develops and manages the master preventative maintenance schedule for machines and support equipment.
• Tracks maintenance completion metrics and machine downtime to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintains detailed maintenance logs to support AS9100 and ISO 9001 audit requirements.
• Sources, evaluates, and oversees contractors and specialized service vendors.
• Ensures vendor compliance with internal safety protocols and aerospace quality standards.
• Leads 5S workplace organization efforts and conducts regular facility audits.
• Supervises and mentors up to two maintenance assistants or technicians and assigns daily tasks.
• Manages facilities inventory, including spare parts and maintenance supplies, and oversees waste, recycling, and hazardous material disposal compliance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Facility maintenance

CMMS familiarity

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Karman Space & Defense seeks a Facilities Manager in Wilsonville, OR to oversee day‑to‑day facility maintenance for a high‑precision machine shop. You will manage preventative maintenance programs, coordinate contractors, and perform hands‑on repairs to support production efficiency.

You will lead a small team, maintain audit‑ready logs, and ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and safety protocols. This role requires 3–5+ years of relevant experience and CMMS familiarity.