Maintenance & Safety Manager

American Friction Welding Inc•Waukesha, WI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager oversees all facility, equipment, and automation maintenance operations for A.F.W., ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance. This role leads preventive maintenance programs, manages PLC and automation systems, supervises internal technicians and external subcontractors, and maintains compliance with safety regulations. The position is both managerial and hands-on, requiring active involvement in mechanical troubleshooting, equipment repair, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
5–10 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a maintenance or technical role.
Strong hands-on experience with mechanical systems, equipment repair, and troubleshooting.
Experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS systems (Epicor preferred).
Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and subcontractors.
Experience managing maintenance budgets, purchase orders, and repair planning.
Familiarity with workplace safety programs and OSHA standards.
Valid driver’s license.
Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
CPR / First Aid certification or ability to obtain.
OSHA safety training (OSHA 10 or OSHA 30) preferred.

Nice To Haves

Epicor preferred.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily, weekly, monthly, bi-annual, and annual preventive maintenance programs; create and manage PM schedules in Epicor.
Perform hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and repair of industrial equipment and machinery as needed.
Develop and improve maintenance procedures to increase equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
Maintain building infrastructure, grounds, and office facilities.
Manage PLC automation systems and oversee PLC Automation Technicians.
Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate machine builders and automation contractors for new installations or upgrades.
Serve as Safety Manager, ensuring compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
Schedule and coordinate required training programs, including CPR, crane/hoist certification, and hearing conservation.
Train and certify forklift operators (Train-the-Trainer).
Promote and enforce a culture of safety throughout the facility.
Supervise maintenance personnel and assign work schedules.
Manage subcontractors including plumbers, electricians, machine builders, and automation specialists.
Evaluate vendor performance and ensure quality and timely completion of work.
Track maintenance expenses and manage departmental budget.
Create and manage purchase orders for maintenance-related materials and equipment.
Report maintenance performance, project progress, and operational updates to leadership.