First American Resources | Mableton, GALead. Improve. Keep Manufacturing Moving. We9re looking for a hands-on
Maintenance Manager (PLC / Automation) who has a strong electrical background, extensive PLC troubleshooting experience, and proven leadership skills. While electrical controls and automation are the primary focus, we9re looking for someone who also understands the mechanical side of industrial equipment and can lead a skilled maintenance team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
If you9re the type of leader who enjoys solving complex problems, improving equipment reliability, developing technicians, and making a measurable impact on production, we9d like to talk with you.
What You9ll Do As Maintenance Manager, you9ll lead both the maintenance team and the technical direction of our manufacturing equipment.
You9ll be responsible for:
- Leading and developing a team of maintenance technicians
- Managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Troubleshooting complex electrical, PLC, controls, and automation issues
- Supporting mechanical troubleshooting and equipment reliability
- Driving equipment uptime and reducing downtime
- Leading root cause analysis and implementing permanent corrective actions
- Managing maintenance priorities while supporting production needs
- Planning equipment upgrades, installations, and continuous improvement projects
- Maintaining electrical safety and OSHA compliance
- Working closely with Production, Engineering, and Operations to improve plant performance
What We9re Looking For Required Qualifications - Strong background in industrial electrical systems
- Extensive PLC troubleshooting and programming experience (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley preferred)
- Experience with HMI systems and industrial controls
- Mechanical maintenance knowledge in a manufacturing environment
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience
- Ability to lead by example and work alongside technicians when needed
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Preferred Experience - Manufacturing maintenance management experience
- Experience with VFDs, motors, sensors, hydraulics, and pneumatics
- Experience with Ignition, Wonderware, or similar systems
- Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma experience
- Experience with industrial networking and automation systems
Leadership Responsibilities - Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians
- Schedule work assignments and prioritize maintenance activities
- Conduct performance coaching and employee development
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Partner with production leadership to maximize equipment reliability
Why You9ll Love This Role Lead a skilled maintenance team
High visibility and ownership
Influence plant performance and equipment reliability
Hands-on technical leadership
Opportunity to modernize equipment and automation
Stable manufacturing company with nearly 50 years of success
Work Environment - Manufacturing facility
- Combination of office and production floor
- On-call support as needed
- Occasional weekend or off-shift support during major projects
About You You enjoy solving problems that others can9t.
You understand that good maintenance isn9t just fixing equipment we9re preventing failures before they happen.
You9re comfortable working with PLCs one minute, coaching technicians the next, and partnering with operations to improve production every day.
If that sounds like you, we9d love to hear from you.
Ready to take the next step? Apply today through Indeed or
text MTCMGR to 201-552-3331 to start the application process.
