Plant Maintenance Lead — Metal Casting & PLCs

Lakeside Recruiting Solutions; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Recruiting Solutions seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead the plant’s Maintenance department, ensuring safe and reliable production equipment. You will supervise trades, drive preventive maintenance, and coordinate procurement to support manufacturing goals.

The role requires 5+ years in maintenance management within metal casting, with strong hydraulics, electrical systems, and PLC knowledge. A Bachelor's or Associate's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree preferred.
• 5+ years of maintenance management experience in metal casting.
• Strong background in hydraulic and electrical systems; PLC knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supervise skilled tradespeople and maintenance crews.
• Provide training opportunities to staff.
• Coordinate procurement of maintenance materials, capital equipment, and services.
• Meets maintenance financial standards by budgeting and monitoring expenditures.
• Maintain function and reliability with preventive maintenance programs.
• Study performance results to identify and implement improvements.

Skills

Maintenance management

Staff supervision

Training staff

Preventive maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

PLC programming

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Job description

Lakeside Recruiting Solutions seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead the plant’s Maintenance department, ensuring safe and reliable production equipment. You will supervise trades, drive preventive maintenance, and coordinate procurement to support manufacturing goals.

The role requires 5+ years in maintenance management within metal casting, with strong hydraulics, electrical systems, and PLC knowledge. A Bachelor's or Associate's degree is preferred.