PLC Maintenance Manager

Xyant Technology, Inc. • Franklin Park, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced metal-forming manufacturing environment. This position requires a working leader who balances technical, floor-level troubleshooting and equipment repairs alongside technicians with managerial duties like prioritizing tasks, optimizing preventive maintenance, and developing team skills. You will collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to reduce unplanned downtime and maximize machine reliability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including formal leadership or supervisory experience.
• Advanced hands-on skills in diagnosing industrial machinery, automation components, sensors, motors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic diagrams.
• Familiarity with PLC/HMI troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley preferred) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Exceptional prioritization and communication skills, with the ability to remain calm and organized under pressure during critical production breakdowns.
• Willingness to work directly on the shop floor, handle physical requirements of an industrial environment, and respond to emergency calls outside normal hours.
• Equivalent practical experience with strong technical credentials.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with roll-forming, stamping presses, and coil-processing equipment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.
• Technical degree, industrial maintenance certification, or advanced electrical/automation training.

Responsibilities

• Hands-On Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment (roll-forming lines, servo presses, conveyors, feeds).
• Team Leadership: Supervise, schedule, and coach the maintenance team across shifts; run daily handoffs and drive technician accountability.
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Oversee and improve the PM program using the CMMS/eMaint system, ensuring critical safety devices and machines are routinely inspected.
• Downtime Reduction: Lead root-cause investigations for recurring failures and implement permanent engineering or mechanical fixes.
• Parts & Contractor Management: Organize critical spare parts inventory and manage outside vendors or contractors.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols and ensure all work meets plant safety regulations.
• Reporting: Track and report key metrics like unplanned downtime, PM completion rates, and project statuses to plant management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed