Machine Shop Maintenance Manager

Australia-Employment; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Machine Shop Maintenance Manager in Santa Ana, CA to lead maintenance and facility operations across the site, including building systems, grounds, production and non-production equipment, and related infrastructure.

The role directs maintenance teams, administers preventive maintenance, manages vendor relationships, and ensures compliance with OSHA while optimizing reliability of NC/CNC equipment and other critical systems.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred; 10+ years of progressive facilities and machinery maintenance experience considered
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on industrial machinery including NC/CNC equipment, lathes, mills, presses

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and facility operations across the site — building systems, grounds, production and non‑production equipment, and related infrastructure
• Supervise and develop hourly maintenance mechanics and facilities personnel including goal setting, training, performance management, coaching, scheduling, and safety compliance
• Administer preventive maintenance programs and lead diagnosis of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic equipment failures
• Direct preparation of specifications, layouts, drawings, and cost estimates for facility requirements, and oversee purchasing of non‑inventoried plant materials and facility supplies
• Manage service contracts and vendor relationships (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, janitorial, MRO, industrial services) and serve as primary contact for utilities and fire/life safety systems
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and OSHA regulations while driving Lean and continuous‑improvement initiatives

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC / HMI programming

Education

BS in Engineering/Facilities Management

Tools

PLC / HMI programming

Job description

Machine Shop Maintenance Manager

$110000 - $150000 per year | Santa Ana, CA | On-site | Permanent

Manager— Industrial & Building Systems / Aerospace Manufacturing — $110k to $140k Base + Bonus — Santa Ana / Onsite — Tier 1 Aerospace Supplier

A bit about us:

Founded decades ago and based in Santa Ana, we are a Tier 1 aerospace and defense manufacturer supporting mission‑critical military, aerospace, and commercial programs. We specialize in the design, development, production, and sustainment of highly engineered structures, systems, and components built for demanding environments. Our combination of engineering depth and manufacturing capability makes us a trusted, independent supplier to customers who can’t afford failure.

Why join us?

• Base salary $115k-$140k+
• Medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k),
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Fully onsite — manufacturing environment
• Full ownership of both CNC Maintenance functions — not one slice, the whole operation
• Mission‑critical flight hardware programs with long‑run stability

Job Details

• Lead all maintenance and facility operations across the site — building systems, grounds, production and non‑production equipment, and related infrastructure — while planning, budgeting, and scheduling modifications and capital improvements.
• Supervise and develop hourly maintenance mechanics and facilities personnel, including goal setting, training, performance management, coaching, scheduling, and safety compliance.
• Administer preventive maintenance programs, including development and execution of PM schedules, and lead diagnosis of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic equipment failures.
• Direct preparation of specifications, layouts, drawings, and cost estimates for facility requirements, and oversee purchasing of non‑inventoried plant materials and facility supplies.
• Manage service contracts and vendor relationships (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, janitorial, MRO, industrial services) and serve as primary contact for utilities and fire/life safety systems.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and OSHA regulations while driving Lean and continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Looking for:

• Experience maintenance and facilities operations, experience in a supervisory or leadership role
• BS in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred; in lieu of a degree, 10+ years of progressive facilities and machinery maintenance experience considered
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on industrial machinery — NC/CNC equipment, lathes, mills, presses
• Supervisor / lead level considered
• Experience in any of the following areas welcomed:
• PLC / HMI programming and troubleshooting (ladder logic)
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Root cause analysis
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general facility repair trades
• Aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing environments

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.