Maintenance Leader: Reliability, Tooling & Die

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; Salem (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the Maintenance and Tool & Die teams, drive reliability, and coordinate shutdowns and repairs across plant facilities.

You will develop preventive/predictive maintenance programs, analyze root causes, and collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, HR, and Plant Leadership to improve operations while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive maintenance or manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership.
• Automotive or experience in a Tier 1 supplier preferred.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial equipment maintenance.
• Experience with preventative/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Tool & Die experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience required; powder metallurgy experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and maintenance management/CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Maintenance and Tool & Die teams, including staffing, training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Establish and maintain preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Prioritize and coordinate equipment repairs, maintenance activities, shutdowns, and outside repair services with Production and other departments.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of production equipment, tooling, facility systems, utilities, cranes, material handling equipment, and related assets.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for recurring equipment and reliability issues.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts, vendors, contractors, and outside services.
• Monitor key maintenance metrics, identify performance gaps, and implement improvement plans.
• Ensure maintenance and Tool & Die activities comply with safety, quality, environmental, and company requirements.
• Develop and maintain maintenance procedures, standards, and equipment documentation.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, Quality, HR, and Plant Leadership on operational and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate equipment status, maintenance priorities, risks, and resource needs to Plant Leadership.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the Maintenance and Tool & Die teams, drive reliability, and coordinate shutdowns and repairs across plant facilities.

You will develop preventive/predictive maintenance programs, analyze root causes, and collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, HR, and Plant Leadership to improve operations while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.