Maintenance Manager - Chandler

Isola Group; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Isola Group in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the site's maintenance function, drive reliability, and support capital projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 5+ years of leadership experience, and PLC troubleshooting expertise. Proficient in SAP and Blueboot CMMS, you will ensure OSHA/EPA/ADEQ compliance and foster continuous improvement across production and EHS teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with emphasis in mechanical or electrical disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years leading a maintenance team in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have PLC troubleshooting, diagnostics, and control system integration experience.
• Strong background in preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Experience with CMMS software and SAP for maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the maintenance team to maximize uptime, safety and quality.
• Own the site maintenance strategy including preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance.
• Drive plant reliability and operational efficiency through RCA and troubleshooting of critical equipment.
• Oversee facilities infrastructure and utilities ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Manage capital equipment projects from scoping to implementation and ROI.
• Utilize CMMS (Blueboot) to track work orders, asset health, downtime and history.
• Develop and manage the maintenance budget with a focus on cost reduction and asset life.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, EHS and quality to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

PLC experience

Mechanical/electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

Blueboot CMMS

SAP

Job description

Isola, an industry leader in global materials sciences whose mission is to improve life by enabling innovation in electronic products, is hiring a Maintenance Manager at our Chandler, AZ facility.

The Maintenance Manager will lead the maintenance functions at our manufacturing facility. This critical leadership role is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, driving continuous improvement, supporting capital projects, and maintaining a safe, compliant, and cost-effective operation in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who leads by example, inspires accountability, and thrives in a production-focused setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of maintenance technicians, fostering a high-performance culture focused on uptime, safety, and quality.
• Own and execute the site’s maintenance strategy—including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance—to drive plant reliability and operational efficiency.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for critical equipment, including presses, laminators, sheeters, and auxiliary systems.
• Oversee facility infrastructure and utilities (HVAC, compressed air, water treatment, etc.), ensuring reliability and compliance with safety/environmental regulations.
• Manage capital equipment projects and upgrades from scoping through implementation.
• Utilize and optimize the Blueboot maintenance program to track work orders, asset health, downtime events, and maintenance history.
• Develop and manage the maintenance budget, delivering cost-effective solutions that reduce unplanned downtime and extend asset life.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with OSHA, EPA, ADEQ, and corporate EHS standards.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration with production, engineering, EHS, and quality teams.
• Participate in company-wide best practice sharing across other facilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline required).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading a maintenance team in a manufacturing environment—preferably in copper laminate, electronics, or process industries.
• Must have PLC experience particularly in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and control system integration. Demonstrated success managing capital projects and implementing process improvements.
• Manufacturing Experience required.
• Strong background in equipment reliability and implementation of proactive maintenance programs.
• Experience using the Blueboot maintenance system or similar CMMS software.
• Experience using SAP for purchase requisitions and maintenance PM documentation.
• Hands‑on experience with troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, and ADEQ regulations and compliance strategies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Background in Copper Clad Laminate, PCB manufacturing, or chemical processing preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and equipment reliability tools such as RCM or FMEA.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Working knowledge of industrial automation, sensors, and process control systems.