Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager API Heat Transfer United States, Wisconsin, Franklin 4700 Ironwood Drive (Show on map) Apr 23, 2026

Maintenance Manager Location:

Franklin, WI Department:

Operations /

Maintenance Reports To:

Plant Manager About the Role API Heat Transfer is seeking a handson Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations at our Franklin, Wisconsin manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a strong technical leader who is comfortable working directly alongside maintenance technicians to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair aging production equipment while building longterm reliability and capability across the maintenance organization. The Maintenance Manager will play a critical role in stabilizing equipment performance, driving preventive and predictive maintenance practices, and supporting operational excellence. You will partner closely with Production, Engineering, and Safety, while also contributing handson expertise to capital upgrades, equipment rebuilds, and asset lifeextension efforts. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and develop Maintenance Supervisors, Technicians, and Contractors Set clear performance expectations and conduct performance reviews Support training, skill development, and succession planning Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety policies Maintenance Operations Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs Provide timely troubleshooting and repair of production equipment, including furnaces, welding equipment, fin machines, stackers, material handling systems, and facility infrastructure Establish maintenance priorities that align with production schedules and customer commitments Planning & Reliability Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules using a CMMS Analyze downtime, failure trends, and equipment performance to drive continuous improvement Implement reliabilityfocused initiatives and best practices Budget & Cost Control Develop and manage the maintenance department budget Control maintenance costs through planning, inventory optimization, and vendor management Manage spare parts and materials inventory to ensure availability while minimizing carrying costs Projects & Continuous Improvement Support capital equipment installations, facility upgrades, and major repairs Partner with Engineering and Operations on process improvements and capacity expansions Drive Lean, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives related to maintenance and reliability Compliance & Documentation Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company standards Maintain accurate maintenance records, documentation, and reports Support audits, inspections, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field or equivalent progressive maintenance leadership experience 7+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment 3+ years of maintenance leadership or management experience Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems Experience using CMMS systems and managing preventive maintenance programs Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive results

Preferred:

Experience in metal fabrication, welding, heat exchange, or heavy manufacturing Experience supporting furnaces or thermal processing equipment Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or reliability engineering concepts Project management experience Why Join API Heat Transfer? Opportunity to lead and rebuild maintenance capability in a handson role Work on complex, industrial equipment with meaningful impact on operations Collaborative manufacturing environment with strong crossfunctional partnerships Competitive compensation and benefits package Equal Employment Opportunity API Heat Transfer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. ____________________________

Equal Employment Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact API Heat Transfer at (716) 684-6700 for assistance.