Maintenance Manager

Position Summary Bennett Heat Treating & Brazing Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced and self-directed Maintenance Manager to oversee all production-equipment and facility-maintenance activities. Although the title is Maintenance Manager, this is an individual-contributor position with no direct reports. The successful candidate will personally troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and maintain electrical and mechanical systems throughout the facility. A strong Maintenance Technician or Maintenance Supervisor who is ready to assume full ownership of the maintenance function may be considered. This position works frequently with 480V electrical systems, DC voltage, water pumps, vacuum pumps, furnace elements, fans, hydraulics, and other industrial equipment. The Maintenance Manager will also maintain repair records, manage preventive maintenance activities, monitor MRO inventory, assist with quality and safety initiatives, and support corrective actions. The current maintenance workload is approximately 40% preventive maintenance and 60% emergency or corrective repair. A major objective of this position is to improve the established maintenance program and move the facility toward a more preventive and reliability-focused model. Key Responsibilities Electrical Maintenance and Troubleshooting Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical failures affecting production and facility equipment. Work safely with electrical systems operating at up to 480V AC, as well as DC-voltage systems. Inspect electrical components, wiring, connections, motors, controls, switches, relays, contactors, heating elements, and related equipment. Use appropriate testing equipment to identify electrical faults. Replace defective electrical components according to applicable safety requirements. Identify recurring electrical failures and recommend permanent corrective actions. Report unsafe electrical conditions immediately. Coordinate specialized electrical work with qualified contractors when required. Maintain accurate documentation of electrical repairs and recurring problems. Electrical issues are currently the most common type of maintenance emergency within the facility. Mechanical Maintenance Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems and production equipment. Maintain water pumps, vacuum pumps, furnace elements, fans, motors, hydraulic equipment, and related components. Inspect equipment for wear, vibration, leaks, overheating, unusual noise, and other signs of mechanical failure. Repair or replace defective bearings, seals, motors, belts, pumps, fans, valves, and mechanical components. Support alignment, adjustment, lubrication, and replacement activities. Evaluate whether equipment should be repaired, rebuilt, or replaced. Reduce repeat failures through root-cause analysis and corrective action. Maintain orderly tools, parts, and maintenance work areas. Vacuum Furnace Maintenance Perform routine and corrective maintenance on vacuum furnaces and related systems. Support the maintenance of vacuum pumps, heating elements, fans, controls, and supporting equipment. Investigate vacuum leaks, heating issues, electrical faults, and equipment-performance concerns. Coordinate furnace downtime and repairs with Operations and Production. Learn facility-specific furnace systems through company-provided on-site training. Maintain accurate records of furnace inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities. Previous vacuum furnace experience is a strong advantage but is not required. The company will provide on-site training to a candidate with strong transferable electrical and mechanical skills. Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Maintain and improve the established preventive maintenance program. Schedule preventive maintenance according to equipment condition, manufacturer recommendations, usage, production priorities, and operational risk. Coordinate maintenance activities with Operations and Quality. Complete inspections, lubrication, adjustments