Build It. Lead It. Own It. Tri-City Heat Treat is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager with strong industrial electrical experience to lead and improve our maintenance operations. This is a working Maintenance Manager role. The vast majority of your time will be spent on the floor moving projects and PM's forward. We're looking for a leader who can troubleshoot problems, support the team on the floor, drive preventative maintenance initiatives, and help build a stronger maintenance culture across the facility. Tri-City Heat Treat operates a demanding industrial environment with specialized heat treat furnaces and production equipment requiring strong troubleshooting, urgency, and hands-on leadership. If you are someone who takes ownership, solves problems, and wants the authority to improve how maintenance is done, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact on plant performance and reliability. We value practical problem solving, urgency, accountability, and hands-on leadership—not excessive bureaucracy. What You'll Do This is a hands-on leadership role combining electrical expertise, maintenance leadership, and real-world problem solving. Electrical & Controls Troubleshoot and repair motors, VFDs, relays, burners, radiant tubes, PLCs, and power systems up to 480V Diagnose electrical and controls issues quickly to minimize downtime Support troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial heat treat furnaces and related production equipment Support combustion systems, furnace controls, calibration systems, and equipment upgrades PLC troubleshooting and controls experience preferred Mechanical & Facility Maintenance Support and oversee mechanical repairs, welding, fabrication, plumbing, burners, motors, and general facility maintenance Support maintenance and repair of refractory systems, radiant tubes, conveyors/belts, skimming systems, hydraulics, and related production equipment Assist with troubleshooting across a wide variety of production equipment Perform hands-on maintenance support alongside the team as needed Maintenance Leadership Lead and support a maintenance team of 3-5 employees Establish and improve preventative maintenance programs, maintenance documentation, and PM systems Support spare parts inventory organization and maintenance planning Prioritize and coordinate maintenance activities to support production demands Drive equipment uptime, reliability, and preventative maintenance performance Respond to breakdowns and drive root cause solutions—not just temporary fixes Support furnace calibration, TUS (Temperature Uniformity Surveys), and equipment reliability initiatives Help build a proactive, accountability-driven maintenance culture focused on uptime and reliability Projects & Continuous Improvement Lead equipment modifications, installations, and improvement projects Support capital projects and operational efficiency initiatives Help improve equipment uptime and reduce unplanned downtime Maintain safe and organized maintenance practices throughout the facility What We're Looking For 5+ years of industrial maintenance and electrical experience Strong troubleshooting ability using electrical schematics and controls systems Working knowledge of motors, burners, radiant tubes, hydraulics, refractory systems, conveyors/belts, skimming systems, welding, fabrication, and industrial equipment Experience with PM programs, CMMS systems, and reliability-focused maintenance practices Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred Experience in heat treat, foundry, steel, heavy industrial, or similar manufacturing environments is highly valued Familiarity with TUS, furnace calibration, combustion systems, batch furnaces, or heat treat processes is highly valued A hands-on, resourceful, "figure it out" mindset Comfortable working in a demanding industrial environment Work Environment & Schedule Primarily day shift Flexibility required based on production and maintenance needs (early starts/staying late). No swing shifts! Overtime, weekends, and occasional holidays as needed This is a hot, industrial, hands-on environment. We value people who take pride in solving problems, supporting production, and keeping equipment running safely and efficiently. Compensation & Benefits performance bonus $3,000 retention/sign-on bonus High-visibility role with direct impact on plant operations Opportunity to lead improvements and help shape the future of maintenance at Tri-City Heat Treat Competitive benefits package including health insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and retirement benefits / 401(k) matching
Pay:
$99,840.00 - $120,640.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance
