Maintenance and Facilities Manager

Chandler Industries LLC; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Industries LLC in Blaine, MN is seeking a Maintenance and Facilities Manager to lead a multi‑shift maintenance team dedicated to precision manufacturing. You will keep CNC machinery, production equipment, buildings, utilities, and facility systems safe, reliable, and operating efficiently while driving TPM and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will analyze downtime, manage maintenance costs, coordinate installations, and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of progressive maintenance experience in precision machining or contract manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of CNC machinery, controls, motors, and automation.
• Ability to interpret manuals, blueprints, schematics, and drawings.
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and TPM principles and OSHA regulations.
• Strong problem-solving, judgment, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, vendors, and maintenance documentation.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance staff; set priorities and expectations.
• Plan, schedule, document, and oversee maintenance using Limble CMMS.
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting for CNC and related systems.
• Analyze downtime and root causes to improve uptime and reliability.
• Coordinate equipment installation, relocation, and commissioning.
• Manage maintenance expenses, spare parts, and inventories.
• Maintain equipment records and support safety and regulatory compliance.
• Promote 5S, Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

CNC knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Planning & organization

Budgeting

Communication

ITAR compliance awareness

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, operations, or related field

Tools

Limble CMMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Description

About Chandler Industries

Chandler Industries is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in precision machining, EDM, sheet metal fabrication, and a range of value-added services. We excel in providing exceptional value through responsive customer service, technical expertise, and innovative lean manufacturing practices. Our commitment to delivering world-class quality and on‑time performance has made us a trusted partner for our customers. Chandler operates five divisions, including four in Minnesota-Blaine, Long Prairie, Montevideo, and Wyoming-and one in Lake Mills, Wisconsin.

Position Summary

Chandler Industries is seeking a Maintenance and Facilities Manager to lead our maintenance team and support a multi‑shift precision manufacturing operation in Blaine, Minnesota. This hands‑on leadership role is responsible for keeping CNC machinery, production equipment, buildings, utilities, and facility systems safe, reliable, and operating efficiently.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will combine technical troubleshooting with team leadership, preventive and predictive maintenance, and facility oversight. You will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Safety to reduce downtime, improve equipment reliability, support equipment installations and facility improvements, and manage maintenance costs.

Job Requirements

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance employees; prioritize work, establish clear expectations, and manage department performance.
• Use Limble CMMS to plan, schedule, document, and oversee corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance for production equipment and facility systems.
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting and repair support for CNC machinery and electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, controls, and automation systems.
• Analyze downtime, recurring failures, and repair costs to address root causes and improve equipment uptime.
• Coordinate equipment installation, relocation, rebuilding, and commissioning with Operations, Engineering, and outside technical resources.
• Manage building, grounds, utility, and facility maintenance; coordinate contractors, landlords, vendors, and service providers.
• Manage maintenance expenses, support budgeting, and maintain appropriate spare‑parts and supply inventories.
• Maintain equipment records, procedures, drawings, and service histories; support safety, regulatory, and quality requirements and related corrective actions.
• Promote safe work practices, 5S, Lean, and continuous improvement. Overtime or off‑shift response may be required for production support and emergency maintenance.

Required Skills and Experience

• Associate degree in a technical field or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant experience.
• At least five years of progressive maintenance experience in precision machining, contract manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment, including experience leading employees, projects, or maintenance activities.
• Strong working knowledge of CNC machinery, production equipment, controls, motors, and automation, with demonstrated electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and equipment drawings.
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and total productive maintenance principles and applicable building, safety, and environmental requirements, including General Industry OSHA regulations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, sound judgment, and the ability to resolve complex technical problems and respond effectively to urgent equipment or facility issues.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, budgets, vendors, contractors, inventories, and maintenance documentation.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work independently, develop a team, and collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and computerized systems for maintenance records and parts purchasing.
• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification.
• This position requires access to information or hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR: U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, political asylees, or refugees.

Preferred or helpful

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, operations, or a related technical field.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC, and CNC controls systems, including Fanuc controls.
• Electrician license or other relevant trade or technical certification.
• CNC machinery repair training or certifications, including experience with Haas, Matsuura, Cincinnati, Robo Drill, Okuma, Fadal, Mori Seiki, Makino, or Doosan equipment.
• Experience with capital equipment installations, facility improvement projects, maintenance management systems, and equ