Maintenance Foreman

Arcosa Careers•Fillmore, CA

About The Position

Ameron manufactures poles for street lighting and traffic control used in residential and commercial settings, including streets, highways, shopping centers, and pedestrian pathways. The Maintenance Foreman leads facility maintenance operations, coordinates maintenance work across first and second shifts, and serves as the on-call leader for emergency repairs. The role oversees maintenance of standard equipment and complex custom-built machinery, and leads efforts to improve preventive and predictive maintenance, equipment reliability, and uptime. The Foreman leads and develops union maintenance technicians, coordinates with production leadership to prioritize repairs, and ensures maintenance work aligns with production schedules and plant priorities. The role provides technical guidance on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems; enforces safety and regulatory requirements; and maintains equipment logs and documentation. It also monitors maintenance budgets and performance metrics, manages resources, and contributes to continuous improvement. This is a union role requiring union membership. Compensation is $31.00–$46.00 per hour.

Requirements

Technical degree or equivalent hands-on maintenance experience.
At least 10 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated leadership experience within a skilled trades or maintenance function.
Strong understanding of how to lead, communicate, and drive performance within a union workforce.
Strong background with industrial equipment, hydraulic systems, overhead cranes, and mobile equipment.
Working knowledge of PLCs, mechanical and electrical diagnostics, and maintenance systems.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer systems.
Willingness and ability to be on call 24/7 for emergency situations.
Union membership is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in or alongside a union environment.
Familiarity with CMMS or PM software; Oracle experience is a plus.
Experience with Lean, TPM, or continuous improvement initiatives.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Plan, lead, and oversee facility maintenance operations.
Assign and coordinate daily maintenance activities across first and second shifts and serve as the on-call maintenance leader for emergency repairs.
Oversee maintenance and repair of standard equipment and complex, custom-built machinery.
Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs and lead equipment reliability and uptime improvements.
Track and improve maintenance metrics, including PM completion rate, downtime, and mean time to repair.
Lead, coach, and develop union maintenance technicians; set expectations and reinforce accountability.
Navigate labor relations in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and company standards.
Collaborate with Production Supervisors and General Foreman to prioritize repairs, minimize downtime, and align maintenance with production schedules and plant priorities.
Implement and enforce safety policies in accordance with OSHA, environmental, and company standards; ensure regulatory compliance.
Maintain required logs and documentation for cranes, forklifts, and mobile equipment, and support safety meetings and safe work practices.
Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems; guide complex repairs and ensure quality execution.
Monitor maintenance costs, staffing, and operating expenses within budget; requisition tools, parts, and materials.
Track, report, and communicate maintenance KPIs and performance trends; identify cost-reduction, efficiency, and reliability opportunities.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.