Job Description
1st shift Maintenance Manager needed in Haverhill, MA. Full-time role $90K-$95K with benefits and pension plan. 5–10 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required.
Overview
The Maintenance Manager will lead the maintenance team, manage maintenance planning and execution, coordinate outside service providers when required, and ensure equipment is available to support production requirements. This role is critical to maintaining production flow and reducing downtime in a high-mix, precision machining environment.
Essential Responsibilities
Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Planning
Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative and predictive maintenance programs for all production equipment
Create and maintain maintenance schedules for all CNC machines, support equipment, and other shop machinery
Drive improvements in equipment uptime, reliability, and OEE
Identify recurring equipment failures and lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts
Establish and maintain equipment maintenance standards, procedures, and documentation
Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and history for all equipment
Maintenance Execution
Lead and prioritize daily maintenance activities to support production requirements
Assign maintenance personnel to planned and unplanned maintenance work
Ensure rapid response to machine downtime and equipment failures
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control-related issues
Determine when outside contractors or OEM support are required and coordinate their activities
Support equipment installations, commissioning, upgrades, rebuilds, and relocation projects
Team Leadership
Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance personnel
Set clear priorities and expectations for the maintenance team
Ensure the team is properly trained on equipment, troubleshooting, and safe work practices
Build a culture of urgency, accountability, and continuous improvement within the department
Spare Parts Management
Manage spare parts inventory and MRO materials to ensure critical components are available when needed
Identify critical spare parts and establish minimum inventory levels
Evaluate repair versus replacement decisions and recommend cost-effective solutions
Continuous Improvement
Transition the department from reactive maintenance to a proactive, predictive maintenance approach
Develop and track key maintenance metrics including uptime, downtime, response time, MTBF, MTTR, and OEE
Lead projects to improve machine reliability, reduce downtime, and increase throughput
Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to support manufacturing goals
Position Requirements
5–10 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
Minimum 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience
Strong experience supporting CNC machine tools and precision machining equipment required
Experience in a machine shop, aerospace, or other precision manufacturing environment strongly preferred
Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance systems required
Strong leadership and team development skills
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
Strong knowledge of CNC machine tools and related manufacturing equipment
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC/control systems
Experience troubleshooting machine tool issues and coordinating OEM support
Experience with CMMS systems preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
Must be detail oriented and understand the importance of attention to detail.
Must be able to walk through and stand on 130k square foot facility frequently
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be willing to learn new skills through company training opportunities and outside training programs.