Plant Maintenance/Engineering Manager

Orion Global Talent; Connecticut; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision metal stamping manufacturer in Connecticut is seeking a Plant Maintenance/Engineering Manager to lead their maintenance department. This critical role involves managing a team of four, overseeing equipment upgrades, ensuring OSHA compliance, and implementing preventive maintenance programs. Candidates must have over 5 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, strong supervisory skills, and relevant educational qualifications. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a well-regarded facility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in metal stamping or deep drawing manufacturing.
• Management and supervisory experience is required.
• Competency in milling, lathe, and machining.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in electromechanical or related field; life experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant maintenance operations and manage a team of 4 direct reports.
• Ensure OSHA and safety compliance across the facility.
• Oversee electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
• Ensure OSHA and safety compliance across the facility.
• Manage maintenance inventory and budgets.
• Mentor team members and maintain quality standards.
• Oversee electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.

Skills

Maintenance management

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance (OSHA)

Electrical systems oversight

Mechanical systems oversight

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in Electromechanical or related

Bachelor's degree in electromechanical or related

Job description

Our client is a multi-shift, high volume best in class precision metal stamping manufacturer known for operational excellence, an exceptional workplace culture and industry-leading employee retention.

We're looking for a Plant Maintenance/Engineering Manager to lead their maintenance department.

The Opportunity

Lead plant maintenance operations reporting directly to the CEO. You'll manage a talented team of 4, oversee equipment upgrades, ensure compliance, and make a real impact on facility's performance.

What You'll Do

Direct all plant maintenance activities and lead a team of 4 direct reports

Manage subcontracting and source capital equipment

Implement and upgrade our preventive maintenance program

Ensure OSHA and safety compliance across the facility

Manage maintenance inventory and budgets

Mentor team members and maintain quality standards

Oversee electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems

What We're Looking For - Your background

5+ years of maintenance experience in metal stamping/deep drawing manufacturing

Management and supervisory experience

Milling, lathe, and machining competency

Associate or bachelor's degree (electromechanical or related) – life experience considered

This position is at our client's Vermont manufacturing facility.