Maintenance Manager - Injection Molding

Accelera

Ypsilanti (MI)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 115,000

Full time

38 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Disability protection

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Accelera is seeking aMaintenance Manager to oversee technical operations across multiple manufacturing sites in Michigan. You will drive equipment performance, manage preventive maintenance, mentor staff, and minimize downtime for injection molding hardware, robotics, and automation systems.

The role balances management duties with hands-on technical problem-solving on the factory floor, guiding maintenance teams to improve reliability and process efficiency.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of practical industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
At least 3 years in a supervisory or team leadership capacity.
Proven background in maintenance of plastic injection molding machinery.
Familiarity with automated manufacturing systems and auxiliary injection molding equipment.
Diagnostics across pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems.
Background with PLC-based equipment and industrial robotics is highly desired.
Associate degree, trade school certification, or equivalent field experience.

Responsibilities

Direct maintenance functions across two production sites.
Mentor and guide maintenance staff for growth and performance.
Ensure asset reliability by overseeing repairs and preventive maintenance programs.
Diagnose issues in injection molding units, robotics, automation, and PLC systems.
Apply root cause analysis to improve equipment availability.
Coordinate maintenance workflows, parts inventory, and work orders.
Monitor metrics to boost uptime and maintenance efficiency.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Production to enhance processes.
Facilitate installation of new machinery and system upgrades.
Promote safety in all maintenance tasks within timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Hands-on

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree or trade certification

Tools

PLC-based systems

Industrial robotics

CMMS

Job description

Compensation: $100,000 to $115,000 annually

Role Summary

An expanding plastics production company is looking for a proactive Maintenance Manager to oversee technical operations throughout various manufacturing sites. You will be tasked with enhancing equipment performance, managing preventive maintenance schedules, mentoring staff, and minimizing operational interruptions related to injection molding hardware, automated systems, robotics, and general facility infrastructure. We are looking for a leader who balances managerial duties with a willingness to engage directly with technical challenges on the factory floor.

Core Duties

Direct all maintenance functions across two separate production sites.
Mentor and guide maintenance staff to foster professional growth and team performance.
Ensure the reliability of assets by overseeing all repair work and preventive maintenance programs.
Assist in the diagnosis of issues involving injection molding units, robotics, automation, and PLC-integrated systems.
Implement root cause analysis strategies to help improve overall equipment availability.
Coordinate maintenance workflows, including work order management, spare parts inventory, and critical asset needs.
Monitor performance metrics to uncover ways to boost uptime and refine maintenance efficiency.
Collaborate with the Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to enhance equipment and process workflows.
Facilitate the installation of new machinery, system upgrades, and various facility-wide initiatives.
Promote a culture of safety to ensure all maintenance tasks are performed securely and within established timelines.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of practical industrial maintenance experience within a manufacturing setting.
At least 3 years in a supervisory or team leadership capacity.
Proven background in the upkeep of plastic injection molding machinery.
Familiarity with automated manufacturing systems and auxiliary injection molding equipment.
Comprehensive diagnostic skills covering pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
Background in working with PLC-based equipment and industrial robotics is highly desired.
Educational background including an Associate degree, trade school certification, or equivalent field experience.
Strong capabilities in communication, leadership, organization, and analytical problem-solving.
Proven ability to handle competing maintenance demands in a high-speed production setting.
Willingness to spend significant time performing hands-on work in the production area.
Capacity to commute between local manufacturing locations.
Flexibility to work overtime or weekends when production demands necessitate it.

Desired Background