Maintenance Manager

Bondex Inc.; Trenton (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company participation

Stable and growing manufacturing env.

Job summary

Bondex Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead a fast-paced, needle-punch nonwoven manufacturing facility. You will drive reliability, uptime, and safety while guiding a high-performing team.

You will develop preventive/predictive maintenance programs and collaborate with Production, Engineering and Quality to optimize equipment performance and efficiency. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of maintenance leadership in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, and automation systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills for complex machinery.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics/blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and facility systems.
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize reliability.
• Troubleshoot and minimize downtime on equipment.
• Supervise and develop maintenance technicians.
• Plan and schedule maintenance to support production goals.
• Manage budgets, inventory, spare parts, and external contractors.
• Ensure OSHA and safety standards compliance.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality to improve equipment performance.
• Analyze downtime data and implement root-cause corrective actions.
• Support installation, commissioning and continuous improvement of equipment.
• Maintain accurate CMMS maintenance records.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

PLC/Automation

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Blueprints/Schematics reading

Budgeting & capital projects

OSHA compliance

CMMS knowledge

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

CMMS software

PLC programming/automation hardware

Job description

Bondex is seeking an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance department in a fast-paced needle-punch nonwoven manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for ensuring maximum equipment reliability, improving uptime, leading preventive maintenance programs, and developing a high-performing maintenance team focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all maintenance operations, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and facility maintenance.
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures to minimize downtime.
• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance technicians.
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities to support production goals.
• Manage maintenance budgets, inventory, spare parts, and outside contractors.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to improve equipment performance and efficiency.
• Analyze downtime data and implement corrective actions using root cause analysis.
• Support installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records within the CMMS system.

Qualifications:

• Required 8 or more years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, and automation systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and repair complex machinery and equipment.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and blueprints.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and capital projects.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices.
• Experience with nonwoven, textile, paper, converting, or similar continuous manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to visually inspect equipment.

Preferred Skills:

• PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
• Bearings, gearboxes, pumps, compressors, and conveyors
• CMMS software
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

What We Offer:

• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with company participation
• Stable and growing manufacturing environment