Maintenance Manager

Giampaolo Org Structure; Wisconsin Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Giampaolo Org Structure is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead plant maintenance, drive uptime, and supervise a skilled maintenance team in Wisconsin Rapids. The role focuses on proactive strategies, CAPEX planning, and collaboration with production to meet uptime goals.

The candidate should have extensive maintenance leadership experience, strong knowledge of hydraulics, PLC/electrical systems, and CMMS tools, with emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 10 years progressive experience in multi-trade industrial maintenance.
• Bachelor’s/associate degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute plant maintenance strategies to maximize uptime.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs; plan outages.
• Direct engineering and project efforts; develop CAPEX plans and bids.
• Mentor and develop maintenance staff; foster lean, proactive culture.
• Contribute to troubleshooting processes and root-cause analysis.
• Ensure safety programs, LOTO, PPE, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Maintenance management

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

PLC, electrical & mechanical upkeep

CMMS usage

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

4800 Commerce Dr, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Maintenance Manager

Job Description

The Maintenance Manager leads the facility project efforts, the preventative and predictive maintenance efforts in order to support production. The Maintenance Manager develops and leads the maintenance team to achieve company uptime goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 10 years progressive experience in multi-trade industrial maintenance

Preferred Qualifications

• Some post-secondary education; associate or bachelor’s degree in related field
• Previous management experience in multi-trade industrial maintenance or related field

Job-Specific Knowledge and Skills

Excellent understanding/knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, combustion, PLC, electrical and mechanical maintenance; excellent understanding/knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance principles; excellent understanding of housekeeping and safety principles; meticulous attention to detail and ability to research and solve problems; Microsoft Office Suite and CMMS utilization; good math, reading and blueprint reading skills; ability to present positive communications to departmental employees; communication, coaching, counseling and managing skills are essential with proven ability to influence behavior; flexibility in working hours so as to be available when needed; OSHA knowledge will be an advantage

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute plant Maintenance strategies, advancing the organization toward proactive and root cause-based activities, according to company standards to achieve company uptime goals
• Implement, monitor, sustain preventative and predictive maintenance initiatives to increase uptime/mean time to failure & reduce unplanned downtime. Plan, coordinate, and execute planned outages in routine intervals
• Lead the engineering and project efforts, suggesting and supporting process and equipment improvements, developing, and executing plant CAPEX plans, and ensuring competitive bidding processes according to company expectations to ensure project completions with the best possible outcomes
• Develop leaders and technicians in the department by leading and executing effective training strategies, according to company standards to ensure top-notch performance and team centered interactions with the production department. Foster an environment where employees will willingly make extra effort to exceed goals and look for opportunities to improve our processes and develop a lean, responsive and knowledgeable workforce
• Develop and contribute to effective troubleshooting processes, according to industry standards to achieve company uptime goals
• Respond to and resolve any breakdowns, discrepancies or non-conforming machine performance based on departmental procedure in order for the management team to make corrections or adjustments to processes appropriately
• Set an example, apply and provide accountability of all safety programs, participation in safety practices, LOTO programs and wearing of PPE according to company standards and government regulations in order to facility a safe working environment. Communicate and provide compliance of all company strategic initiatives.

Working Conditions

Exposed to outside conditions year-round; Frequent exposure to molten metal at temperatures reaching 1300 degrees F. Frequent exposure to extreme ambient temperatures depending on the season. Frequent exposure to overhead loads. Frequent exposure to possible pinch points. Frequent exposure to loud noise.

Physical Requirements

Low frequency lifting up to 50 lbs.; low frequency use of forklift/mobile equipment; physical demands include low frequency lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, walking and reaching into/working in tight areas. Frequent visual and audio monitoring of processes. Low frequency climbing over 4 feet. Low frequent operation of overhead crane. High frequency of visual monitoring of HMI panels and PLC driven panels. Frequent data entry of necessary maintenance information. Low frequent use of raised maintenance platform over 4 feet. Low frequency confined space entry.

4800 Commerce Dr, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494, USA