Maintenance Manager – Thermal Processing & CapEx

Bodycote; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodycote is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the mechanical maintenance department across Berlin and South Windsor, CT. You will oversee repairs, preventive maintenance, and capital projects, coordinating with operations to minimize downtime and ensure equipment reliability.

This safety-sensitive role requires extensive experience in industrial maintenance, ITAR compliance, and strong leadership, with responsibility for asset integrity and budget stewardship.

Qualifications

• ITAR compliance required; candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder.
• Four-year college degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology or related discipline.
• Five+ years supervisory experience in a maintenance role.
• Ten+ years cumulative maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
• Deep knowledge of industrial manufacturing systems and heavy-duty piping/plumbing.
• Experience with cooling water systems and water treatment.
• Experience with cryogenics and high-pressure gas systems.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Basic hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
• Computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supervises maintenance and installation of equipment used in thermal processing.
• Monitors health, safety and environmental performance in the department.
• Resolves chronic or acute equipment issues.
• Directs contracted personnel for specialized maintenance or supplemental work.
• Monitors and schedules skills training for staff.
• Coordinates daily and monthly maintenance and plant shutdowns with operations.
• Uses CMMS for work orders, asset data and preventive maintenance.

Skills

ITAR compliance

Supervisory experience

Industrial maintenance

Cryogenics & high pressure gas systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Computer proficiency

Education

Four-year college degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology or related

Tools

CMMS

CAD software

Vendor coordination

Job description

Bodycote is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the mechanical maintenance department across Berlin and South Windsor, CT. You will oversee repairs, preventive maintenance, and capital projects, coordinating with operations to minimize downtime and ensure equipment reliability.

This safety-sensitive role requires extensive experience in industrial maintenance, ITAR compliance, and strong leadership, with responsibility for asset integrity and budget stewardship.