Maintenance Manager

Apex Placement & Consulting

Clinton Charter Township (MI)

On-site

USD 86,800 - 198,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Short- & long-term disability

Wellness reimbursement

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Clinton Township, MI is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead and mentor the maintenance department, ensuring equipment uptime and adherence to safety standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in supervising maintenance and strong mechanical skills. The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including wellness perks and leadership development.

Qualifications

6–8 years supervising maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
8–10 years hands-on experience with plastic molding machinery.
Ability to disassemble and repair complex equipment.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the maintenance department.
Coordinate major repairs and preventive maintenance.
Review and approve all equipment and machinery repairs.

Skills

Journeyman-level skills in hydraulics

Strong mechanical aptitude

Excellent leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Some college coursework in hydraulic circuits

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with a leading manufacturer in Clinton Township, MI to add a Maintenance Manager to their already amazing team. In this role, you’ll lead and mentor the maintenance department, ensure equipment uptime, and uphold the highest standards of safety and reliability.

What's in it for you

Financial & wellness perks: life insurance, short- & long-term disability, wellness reimbursement
Generous time off: paid holidays, robust PTO package, tuition reimbursement
Leadership development: access to management training and Lean/Kaizen/WCM initiatives
Referral rewards: employee referral bonus for helping us build a great team

What your day will look like

Supervise and develop a team of maintenance technicians, setting clear goals and action plans
Review, inspect, and approve all equipment, machinery, and tool repairs; maintain detailed cost, warranty, and trend records
Coordinate major repairs and preventative maintenance on injection molding machinery, conveyors, and auxiliary systems
Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations (spills, containment, hazardous materials)
Lead root-cause analyses and corrective-action plans to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Manage maintenance budgets, track KPIs (downtime, repair costs, uptime), and report to plant leadership
Participate in continuous improvement projects and support cross-functional initiatives

What we are looking for

Journeyman-level skills in hydraulics, electrical, and mechanical trades (or equivalent)
Some college coursework in hydraulic circuits, blueprint reading, electrical controls preferred
6–8 years supervising maintenance in an injection molding or similar manufacturing environment
8–10 years hands-on experience repairing and maintaining plastic-molding machinery
Proven ability to disassemble, diagnose, repair, and reassemble complex equipment safely
Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office for tracking maintenance records and reporting

At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.

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