Facilities/Maintenance Leader

Summary/Objective:

The Facilities/Maintenance Lead plays a critical role in keeping our manufacturing operations running at peak performance. This position owns the planning, coordination, and execution of all facility and equipment maintenance — from HVAC and electrical systems to CNC mills and inspection equipment. The right candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in proactive problem-solving, and brings out the best in their team.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead scheduling and prioritization of all facility and equipment maintenance in close coordination with Manufacturing Leads, Production Planning, and Management

• Own and manage the annual preventive maintenance (PM) schedule for all CNC machines in compliance with AS9100 requirements

• Coordinate day-to-day and monthly facility maintenance, proactively addressing issues before they impact production

• Deliver monthly PM progress reports to the Operations Manager

• Oversee all building systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pneumatic/air handling, CCTV, alarm, and access control

• Manage servicing and upkeep of CNC mills, lathes, manual machines, and inspection equipment

• Partner with upper management on new construction and remodel projects, from planning through completion

• Source, schedule, and manage outside vendors for specialized maintenance and project work

• Serve as an active member of the company Safety Committee

• Enforce safety protocols across the Maintenance and Custodial departments

• Train and certify employees on forklift safety

• Maintain high cleanliness and organization standards during and after all maintenance work

• Identify and recommend improvements to facility functionality, cost efficiency, and machine performance

• Communicate project and maintenance updates daily to the Operations Manager

• Bring creative, pragmatic solutions to building and equipment challenges

• Miscellaneous responsibilities as deemed appropriate

Competencies:

• Leads by example and takes ownership of outcomes, not just tasks

• Stays cool under pressure and pivots quickly when priorities shift

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Communicates clearly and proactively

• Comfortable with hand tools, power tools, and sophisticated CNC machinery

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

• Self-motivated with a commitment to running a clean, safe, well-organized facility

Supervisory Responsibility

This position supervises the Facilities Techs and Custodian.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of commercial building/facility maintenance experience

• 5-10 years of CNC or industrial equipment maintenance experience

• 5-10 years in a lead or supervisory role

• 5-10 years of project management experience

• Ability to safely operate a forklift

• High school diploma or GED required

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequentlyis required to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability to lift products and supplies up to 50 pounds. May be subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, and dust.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time non-exempt position, and minimum hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 5:30am-2:00pm. Occasionally additional hours may be required on weekends and nights as workload and unforeseen emergencies dictate.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.