Maintenance Manager

Aerotek; Ionia (MI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Aerotek in Ionia, MI is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Manager for a contract-to-hire role. You will lead and develop the maintenance team, oversee preventive and predictive maintenance, and coordinate downtime, installations, and contractor work to minimize production interruptions.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills with a focus on safety and equipment reliability. Onsite position with competitive pay and benefits available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience with leadership preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with CMMS and preventive maintenance programs preferred.
• Strong leadership, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and develop the maintenance team.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Prioritize work orders, equipment repairs, and maintenance projects.
• Coordinate equipment downtime, installations, and outside contractors.
• Manage maintenance budgets, parts inventory, and departmental resources.
• Partner with production and engineering to improve equipment reliability.
• Ensure safety procedures, including OSHA and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Track downtime and recurring equipment issues and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Communication

Safety compliance

Tools

CMMS

PLC

Electrical systems

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Manager

Position Summary

The Industrial Maintenance Manager oversees the maintenance department, focusing on team leadership, maintenance planning, equipment reliability, and minimizing production downtime. This is a hands-off management role responsible for directing maintenance activities rather than performing repairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and develop the maintenance team.

• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

• Prioritize work orders, equipment repairs, and maintenance projects.

• Coordinate equipment downtime, installations, and outside contractors.

• Manage maintenance budgets, parts inventory, and departmental resources.

• Partner with production and engineering to improve equipment reliability.

• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, including OSHA and lockout/tagout requirements.

• Track downtime and recurring equipment issues and drive corrective actions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, with previous leadership experience preferred.

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Experience with CMMS and preventive maintenance programs preferred.

• Strong leadership, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ionia, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $58.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ionia, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ionia,MI.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.

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.