Maintenance Manager

Masis Professional Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Masis Professional Group is seeking a skilled maintenance leader to oversee the upkeep, repair, and enhancement of facilities and production equipment in our Chicago-area operations.

The role requires hands-on mechanical aptitude and the ability to collaborate with production and engineering teams on automation and process improvements to ensure optimal performance and quality. On-site position with budgetary responsibility.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in maintenance leadership within manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Hands-on mechanical/technical aptitude for troubleshooting.
• Experience with injection molding environments and related equipment.
• Familiarity with tool-room and machining equipment including CNC, EDM, lathe and grinders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, repair, and improvement of facilities and production equipment.
• Assess equipment needs, evaluate vendors, and recommend new equipment.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs and spare parts inventory.
• Design and maintain robotic end-of-arm tooling and production tooling as needed.
• Collaborate with production and engineering on automation, testing systems, and process improvements.
• Manage maintenance budgets and resources; support cross-functional quality and production initiatives.

Skills

Maintenance management

Manufacturing leadership

Vendor management

Budget management

Equipment troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Tools

CNC machines

Grinders

EDMs

Lathe

Job description

Oversee the ongoing maintenance, repair, and improvement of the facility, machinery, and production equipment.

Assess equipment requirements, source and evaluate vendors, and recommend new equipment to meet operational needs.

Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs, while ensuring appropriate levels of critical spare parts are available.

Design, fabricate, and maintain robotic end-of-arm tooling and other production tooling as needed.

Partner closely with production and engineering teams to develop automation, testing systems, and process improvements.

Manage maintenance-related budgets and resources while supporting cross-functional quality and production initiatives.

Qualifications

5–10 years of progressive experience in maintenance management or a comparable manufacturing leadership role.

Strong ability to interpret technical documentation, procedures, tooling specifications, and engineering/part drawings.

Hands-on mechanical and technical aptitude, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues effectively.

Working knowledge of injection molding machinery and associated auxiliary/support equipment.

Familiarity with tool-room and machining equipment, including CNC machines, EDMs, lathes, and grinders.

Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to prepare documentation, communicate with internal teams and outside vendors, and apply basic mathematical concepts in a manufacturing environment.