Industrial Maintenance Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable, hands-on Industrial Maintenance Technician to support the daily maintenance, repair, and fabrication of industrial equipment and facility systems within our electronic recycling operation.

This position plays an important role in maintaining equipment reliability, minimizing production downtime, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our electronic recycling and material recovery processes.

The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial maintenance, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, welding, fabrication, and preventative maintenance. This individual must be comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment and committed to maintaining high standards of safety, housekeeping, and equipment performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on industrial recycling and material processing equipment.
• Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance on conveyors, motors, bearings, belts, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and other production equipment.
• Repair, replace, and fabricate equipment components to maintain safe and reliable operations.
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, upgrades, and process improvement projects.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance requests to minimize operational downtime.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment to complete maintenance and fabrication projects.
• Assist with building repairs, renovations, painting, drywall, doors, windows, and general facility maintenance.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly equipment and facility inspection checklists.
• Maintain accurate records of preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, and inspections.
• Perform weekly inspections of fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, and universal waste storage areas.
• Follow all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures in accordance with company policies and participate in required safety training.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance shop and work area.
• Assist with snow removal and other outside facility maintenance as needed.
• Obtain estimates for maintenance supplies, replacement parts, and equipment as requested.
• Coordinate with production personnel and management to prioritize maintenance needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of responsible experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• 3+ years of experience in facility maintenance in a manufacturing and/or industrial setting
• Two-year degree in maintenance, facilities management, or related subject
• Skilled with hand and power tools
• Experience with metallurgical laboratory equipment such as scrubber systems, furnaces, fume hoods and more is a plus.
• Experience with safety programs such as Lockout/Tagout Authorized Personnel, Machine Guarding and Preventative Maintenance is preferred.