Maintenance Manager

Description

MetalX LLC is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead and develop the maintenance organization at our Wabash aluminum processing facility.

We are looking for a motivated industrial maintenance professional who combines technical knowledge, strong leadership skills, and the ability to develop people and improve processes.

The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening equipment reliability, improving maintenance practices, and building a safe, organized, and effective maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance personnel across a continuous manufacturing operation.
• Establish clear departmental expectations, responsibilities, and accountability.
• Direct preventive and corrective maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Develop and improve maintenance procedures, work planning, and employee training.
• Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to manage maintenance activities and evaluate performance.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and plant leadership to establish priorities and support operational objectives.
• Manage departmental resources, budgets, contractors, and maintenance-related projects.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliancewith applicable regulations and company standards.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience, including at least four years in a supervisory or      management role.
• Strong understanding of industrial mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Proficiency with computers, CMMS software, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to motivate employees, develop technical competencies, and promote teamwork.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, equipmentreliability, and industrial safety practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aluminum processing, foundry operations,  steel production, or similar heavy industrial manufacturing.
• NFPA 70E electrical safety training and documented qualifications.
• OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour training credentials, or other relevant occupational safety certifications.
• Experience with industrial combustion systems, burner management systems, flame safeguards, and associated safety controls.
• Familiarity with PLCs, industrial automation, and electrical control systems.
• Experience developing preventive maintenance programs,      technical training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Opportunity

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an evolving maintenance organization through leadership, employee development, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a leader who takes pride in developing people, improving equipment performance, and building sustainable maintenance practices.