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Maintenance Manager

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD70,000 - USD105,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead and oversee the maintenance department while remaining actively involved in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical and electrical background, the ability to work independently, and a proactive, hands-on approach to ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and keeping operations running efficiently.
  • Environment with not much red tape
  • Health insurance covered 100% by company

About Our Client

Our client is an industrial manufacturer specializing in metal finishing and surface treatment services. Its processes involve transforming and treating metal components to improve their appearance, durability, and performance. The company serves a variety of industries, including aerospace, defense, and automotive, working with major OEM customers. They are a small, family-owned organization with just under 100 employees. They are located in Chicago near the Oak Park area.

Job Description

  • Manage daily maintenance activities and establish priorities.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
  • Oversee and improve preventive maintenance using MaintainX.
  • Identify recurring equipment problems and address the root causes.
  • Supervise maintenance personnel and coordinate outside contractors when needed.
  • Work with production to schedule repairs and minimize downtime.
  • Maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, and maintenance work.
  • Ensure equipment is maintained safely and properly.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Maintenance Manager should have:

  • At least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, including supervisory or management experience.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience working with 240V/480V three-phase electrical systems.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
  • Experience managing preventive maintenance and maintenance personnel.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and make repairs without relying on outside contractors for routine issues.
  • Good communication, organization, and leadership skills.

What's on Offer

  • Compensation ranging from $35-$50/hour with eligibility for overtime
  • Health insurance is covered 100% by the organization
  • Dental and vision insurance coverage with employee contribution
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) matching



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
George Sherlock
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7138825

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
George Sherlock
Job Reference
JN-112026-7138825
 

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