Maintenance Manager

Aerotek; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a hands-on maintenance team in a heavy industrial metals manufacturing environment in Florham Park, NJ. The role emphasizes on-floor leadership, preventive maintenance, and building a skilled internal team to reduce reliance on contractors.

You will drive reliability improvements, supervise technicians, interpret schematics, and ensure safety compliance while coordinating across shifts and aligning with production needs.

Qualifications

• Lead and supervise a maintenance team in heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Hands-on work with technicians to learn equipment and processes.
• Mentor and upskill technicians to increase in-house capabilities.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Read blueprints and technical docs to guide maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Implement and optimize preventive maintenance programs (CMMS).
• Monitor equipment reliability and maintenance performance with reporting.
• Coordinate maintenance across multiple shifts, including second/overnight when needed.
• Collaborate with operations to align maintenance with production needs.
• Ensure safety procedures and standards around heavy equipment.

Skills

Team leadership

On-site supervision

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting (mechanical)

Troubleshooting (electrical)

Blueprint interpretation

CMMS usage

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Downtime reduction

Job description

Job Title:

Maintenance Supervisor

Location:

Florham, Park NJ

Shift:

First Shift

The Maintenance Supervisor leads a hands on maintenance team in a specialty metals manufacturing environment, improving equipment reliability, strengthening preventive maintenance practices, and building a culture of ownership and accountability. This role starts with significant time spent on the floor working alongside technicians to learn the equipment and processes, then transitions toward strategic leadership, planning, and reducing reliance on outside contractors through developing and upskilling the internal maintenance team.

Essential Skills

• Lead and supervise the maintenance team in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment, setting clear expectations and holding technicians accountable for performance and safety.
• Work hands-on alongside maintenance technicians to learn equipment, processes, and individual strengths and development needs.
• Develop, mentor, and upskill maintenance technicians to increase in-house capabilities and reduce the need for outsourced maintenance work.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on industrial machinery and equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation to guide maintenance and repair activities.
• Implement, manage, and optimize preventive maintenance programs, including scheduling, documentation, and follow-up using a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Monitor equipment reliability and maintenance performance, and prepare reports that highlight trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate maintenance activities across multiple shifts, occasionally supporting second shift and overnight teams to build relationships and ensure consistent standards.
• Collaborate with operations and production teams to minimize downtime and align maintenance priorities with production needs.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and standards while working around large industrial presses and other heavy equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Florham Park, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $99000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Health & Financial BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurance available to eligible employees.401(k) retirement savings program with company-sponsored retirement benefits.Life and disability insurance programs.Competitive compensation package.Paid Time OffPaid vacation time.Paid holidays.Sick leave and applicable leave programs

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Florham Park,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2026.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.