Maintenance Manager - Foundry Experience Required

Jobot; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits day 1

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a dynamic Maintenance Manager for a high-volume foundry operation. This hands-on role leads maintenance, drives reliability, and guides continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will manage a team, optimize preventive maintenance, and control budgets while ensuring safety and OSHA compliance. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in maintenance leadership, strong welding, hydraulics, and PLC skills, and a track record of reducing downtime through

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in maintenance management in foundry or similar.
• Strong background in preventive maintenance and facility management.
• Experience in project management and budgeting.
• Proven leadership of high-performing teams.
• Expertise in welding, hydraulics and PLC programming.
• Knowledge of OSHA compliance and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance ops in the foundry, ensuring equipment reliability.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Manage facility operations and keep infrastructure efficient.
• Lead projects including installations, upgrades and repairs.
• Develop and manage maintenance budgets for cost-effectiveness.
• Lead and develop a team of maintenance professionals.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment using welding, hydraulics, PLC skills.
• Drive continuous process improvements for efficiency.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and safe working environment.
• Manage hydraulic and electrical systems for safe operation.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

Preventive maintenance

Foundry experience

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PLC programming

Welding

Hydraulics

Job description

Growing Company/ Great Culture

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Billy Mewton

A bit about us:

Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance operations within a high-volume production facility. This individual will be responsible for maximizing equipment reliability, improving preventative maintenance programs, managing maintenance personnel, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that support production goals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys developing teams while implementing best practices in maintenance and reliability.

Why join us?

• Benefits day 1
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and hands-on Permanent Maintenance Manager with Foundry experience to join our thriving Manufacturing team. This role is integral to our operations and requires a professional who is comfortable with high-level decision-making, team management, and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in preventive maintenance, facility management, and project management, with a keen understanding of budgeting and team leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and managing all maintenance operations in our foundry, ensuring all machinery and equipment are in top-notch condition.
• Developing, implementing, and managing preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.
• Managing facility operations, ensuring our infrastructure is secure, efficient, and well-maintained.
• Leading and overseeing various projects, including new installations, upgrades, and repairs.
• Developing and managing budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness in all maintenance efforts.
• Leading a team of maintenance professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance.
• Using your welding, hydraulics, and PLC programming expertise to troubleshoot and repair complex equipment issues.
• Driving continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Ensuring all operations are compliant with OSHA standards, maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Managing hydraulic and electrical systems, ensuring their efficient and safe operation.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a maintenance management role in a foundry or similar manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in preventive maintenance, facility management, and project management.
• Strong budgeting skills and experience managing budgets.
• Demonstrated team leadership abilities, with a track record of leading high-performing teams.
• Expertise in welding, hydraulics, and PLC programming.
• Experience in process improvement, with a track record of driving efficiency and productivity enhancements.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• A solid understanding of OSHA compliance requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to a variety of stakeholders.
• A degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred.

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

This challenging yet rewarding role offers the opportunity to play a key role in our operations, leading our maintenance efforts and driving continuous improvement. If you are a dedicated, experienced professional with a passion for maintenance management and foundry operations, we would love to hear from you.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.