Maintenance Lead - Manufacturing, Union Environment

Ameron Pole Products

Fillmore (CA)

On-site

USD 64,000 - 96,000

Full time

6 days ago

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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.