Maintenance Foreman

Ameron Pole Products; Fillmore (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameron Pole Products is seeking an experienced Maintenance Leader to plan, direct, and oversee maintenance operations across shifts in a manufacturing facility. You will drive preventive and predictive programs, lead union teams, and ensure safety, reliability, and equipment uptime while partnering with production to minimize downtime.

The role requires a technical degree, 10+ years in manufacturing maintenance, and strong PLC/electrical diagnostics skills.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent hands-on maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a skilled trades or maintenance function.
• Experience working in or alongside a union environment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of how to lead, communicate, and drive performance within a union workforce.
• Strong background with industrial equipment, hydraulic systems, overhead cranes, and mobile equipment.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, mechanical/electrical diagnostics, and maintenance systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS or PM software (Oracle experience a plus).
• Experience with Lean, TPM, or continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer systems.
• Willingness and ability to be on call 24/7 for emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and oversee maintenance operations within the facility.
• Assign and coordinate daily maintenance activities across 1st and 2nd shifts.
• Serve as on-call maintenance leader for emergency repairs.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of standard equipment and complex, custom-built machinery.
• Drive transformation to preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to reliability and uptime.
• Track and improve metrics such as PM completion, downtime, MTTR.
• Lead, coach, and develop union maintenance technicians.
• Provide clear direction, set expectations, and reinforce accountability.
• Navigate labor relations in alignment with collective bargaining agreements.
• Partner with union employees while upholding company standards.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors to prioritize repairs and minimize downtime.
• Align maintenance activities with production schedules and plant priorities.
• Implement and enforce safety policies per OSHA and company standards.
• Maintain logs/documentation for cranes, forklifts, and mobile equipment.
• Support safety meetings and reinforce safe work practices.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Guide complex repairs and ensure quality execution of maintenance work.
• Monitor costs, staffing, and operating expenses within budget.
• Requisition tools, parts, and materials to support operations.
• Track maintenance KPIs and performance trends.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency gains, and reliability improvements.
• Contribute to plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Union experience

Electrical/PLC diagnostics

Lean/ TPM

CMMS/PM software

Microsoft Office

On-call availability

Education

Technical degree

Tools

CMMS/Oracle

PLCs diagnostics tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Ameron is a leader in the manufacture of poles for street lighting and traffic control. Our extensive line of Ameron™ brand products can be used in residential areas and commercial developments, including streets, highways, shopping centers and pedestrian pathways. From industrial to DOT to municipal, we have just the right pole.

What You'll Do:

1. Maintenance Leadership & Execution

• Plan, lead, and oversee all maintenance operations within the facility
• Assign and coordinate daily maintenance activities across 1st and 2nd shifts
• Serve as on-call maintenance leader for emergency repairs
• Oversee maintenance and repair of both standard equipment and complex, custom-built machinery

2. Preventive Maintenance & Reliability

• Drive transformation from reactive maintenance to structured preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability and uptime
• Track and improve key metrics such as PM completion rate, downtime, and mean time to repair (MTTR)
• Lead, coach, and develop union maintenance technicians
• Provide clear direction, set expectations, and reinforce accountability
• Navigate labor relations in alignment with collective bargaining agreements
• Partner effectively with union employees while upholding company standards and performance expectations

4. Production Partnership & Operational Alignment

• Collaborate with Production Supervisors and General Foreman to prioritize repairs and minimize downtime
• Align maintenance activities with production schedules and plant priorities

5. Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Implement and enforce safety policies in accordance with OSHA, environmental, and company standards
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements
• Maintain required logs and documentation for cranes, forklifts, and mobile equipment
• Support safety meetings and reinforce safe work practices across the team

6. Technical Oversight & Problem Solving

• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Guide complex repairs and ensure quality execution of maintenance work

7. Planning, Budgeting & Resource Management

• Monitor and control maintenance costs, staffing, and operating expenses within budget
• Requisition tools, parts, and materials to support efficient maintenance operations

8. Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Track, report, and communicate maintenance KPIs and performance trends
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency gains, and reliability improvement
• Contribute to plant-wide continuous improvement initiative

9. Administrative

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Need:

• Technical degree or equivalent hands‑on maintenance experience
• Minimum of 10 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a skilled trades or maintenance function
• Experience working in or alongside a union environment strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of how to lead, communicate, and drive performance within a union workforce
• Strong background with industrial equipment, hydraulic systems, overhead cranes, and mobile equipment
• Working knowledge of PLCs, mechanical/electrical diagnostics, and maintenance systems
• Familiarity with CMMS or PM software (Oracle experience a plus)
• Experience with Lean, TPM, or continuous improvement initiatives preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer systems
• Willingness and ability to be on call 24/7 for emergency situations

Compensation:

Hourly rate: $31.00 – $46.00 per hour (in compliance with applicable state posting requirements)

• Manufacturing and yard environment with exposure to noise, dust, heat, and moving machinery
• Regular standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
• Exposure to outdoor conditions when working in yard areas or on equipment

This is a Union Role and will require Union Membership.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Thought Provoking

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer
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