Maintenance Manager: Lead Manufacturing Uptime & Safety

HW Staffing Solutions; Rockland (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off and holidays

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

HW Staffing Solutions in Rockland, ME is seeking a Maintenance Manager for a direct-hire role. You will lead the maintenance team, drive uptime of production equipment, and implement preventive maintenance programs in a manufacturing setting.

You will ensure safety and regulatory compliance, read technical manuals and drawings, and collaborate with contractors and plant leadership. The ideal candidate has hands-on technical knowledge, 5+ years in manufacturing maintenance, and at least 2 years

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certification is required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or team-leadership experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing maintenance team.
• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for production equipment (CNCs, welders, robotics, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and local codes; oversee safety protocols and investigations.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Coordinate with contractors, facility services, and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain facility operating licenses and submit compliance documentation.
• Monitor maintenance schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Leadership

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Maintenance tracking tools

MS Office

Job description

HW Staffing Solutions in Rockland, ME is seeking a Maintenance Manager for a direct-hire role. You will lead the maintenance team, drive uptime of production equipment, and implement preventive maintenance programs in a manufacturing setting.

You will ensure safety and regulatory compliance, read technical manuals and drawings, and collaborate with contractors and plant leadership. The ideal candidate has hands-on technical knowledge, 5+ years in manufacturing maintenance, and at least 2 years