Managing the maintenance department and ensuring the uptime, reliability, and safety of specialized machinery is the core of this role. This position requires a technical leader with deep experience in troubleshooting automated architectural or industrial glass processing equipment, including multi-axis CNC glass cutters, high-temperature tempering furnaces, and automated insulated glass (IG) assembly lines. The Maintenance Manager will develop, mentor, and lead a team of multi-crafted maintenance technicians, mechanics, and other maintenance personnel to ensure optimal plant efficiency while upholding company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and oversee the Maintenance Department’s daily operations, providing supervision and direction to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment
Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance schedules
Coordinate with Production to prioritize repairs, schedule equipment downtime, and complete maintenance activities with minimal disruption to operations
Assign work and allocate personnel, tools, materials, and other resources based on equipment conditions, production needs, and company priorities
Monitor progress and hold employees accountable for timely, quality completion of assigned work
Oversee maintenance, inspection, calibration, and repair of critical plant equipment, including CNC equipment (glass cutting tables and shaping centers, spindles, tool changers, mechanical alignment), glass tempering furnaces (heating elements, thermocouples, insulation, rollers, quenching blower systems), and insulating glass lines (washing equipment, water filtration systems, sealant application equipment, and press assemblies)
Direct troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated control systems
Provide technical guidance and hands-on assistance as needed, consistent with training and authorization
Lead root-cause investigations of equipment failures and recurring maintenance issues
Implement corrective actions and verify their effectiveness to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime
Establish employee performance expectations and provide consistent training, guidance, coaching, and feedback
Conduct performance appraisals and address performance, attendance, and conduct concerns in coordination with Human Resources
Ensure new and existing maintenance employees receive appropriate departmental orientation, equipment instruction, and safety training
Conduct regular department meetings and maintain training documentation
Enforce company safety policies and applicable safety requirements, including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, electrical safety, personal protective equipment, and safe work practices around glass, heavy machinery, and high temperatures
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Promptly report and investigate incidents and unsafe conditions
Coordinate communication across shifts and with Production and other departments regarding equipment status, outstanding repairs, maintenance priorities, and changes to equipment or procedures
Maintain appropriate inventories of critical spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies
Coordinate replenishment and monitor usage and costs to support timely repairs and responsible spending
Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, vendors, and outside contractors for technical support, parts, and specialized repairs
Monitor service quality, completion, and adherence to site safety requirements
Maintain accurate work orders, equipment histories, inspection records, and maintenance schedules using the company’s maintenance management system
Review maintenance performance, including downtime, recurring failures, and preventive maintenance completion, and implement improvements
Manage staffing and work schedules to support operational needs
Review and approve employee timesheets in Dayforce, monitor attendance, and ensure overtime is requested and approved in accordance with company policy
Monitor maintenance expenses and support departmental budgeting, repair-versus-replacement decisions, and equipment improvement projects
Recommend investments that improve safety, reliability, and operating efficiency
Requirements
Minimum 5 years in industrial maintenance and in a supervisory or managerial role
Ability to communicate effectively with team and staff members
Problem-solving skills
Good organizational and administration skills, including CMMS Software, MS Office, 3-phase electrical systems, variable frequency drives, PLC logic troubleshoot and data tracking tools
Maintain working knowledge of applicable Cal/OSHA requirements
Nice to have:
Attends technical and other training seminars as well as visits other glass fabricators, equipment manufacturers, suppliers and customers as required
Attends cross-functional team meetings and managers meetings as required
Work closely with Human Resources on recruiting, payroll, and all other HR matters
Bilingual and/or glass experience is a plus
Benefits
401(k)
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Physical Demands
Stand, walk, sitting for extended periods of time, and stooping
Fine Manipulation and Gross Manipulation
Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Lifting/Carrying up to 75 lbs. may be required
Hearing requirements, vision and communicating verbally with customers/staff is essential
