Maintenance Manager

Are you a hands-on maintenance expert ready to lead a team and keep state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment running smoothly? APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an exciting company in Sterling Heights, MI looking to add a Maintenance Manager to their already amazing team. Their primary responsibility will be to oversee maintenance to keep all equipment and facilities running safely and efficiently. Keep reading for more details! What's in it for you: 1st shift opportunity starting at 5am – some Saturdays for OT Competitive hourly rate at $39/hr. depending on experience Direct Hire position - you'll be hired on directly with our client! Amazing benefit package once hired in permanently Medical, Dental and Vision 401K Paid vacation What your day will look like: Develop and implement Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Predictive Maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability. Establish and enforce maintenance best practices, taking corrective actions to improve operational performance. Oversee daily, weekly, monthly, and annual preventive maintenance schedules to meet internal standards. Troubleshoot, evaluate, and resolve issues involving machinery and equipment. Manage installation of new machinery and coordinate safe disposal of obsolete equipment. Interpret schematics and technical drawings to repair electrical systems and automated controls. Manage installation, maintenance, and repair of logic controllers and automated systems. Fabricate or modify components as needed for equipment repairs and improvements. Conduct regular facility inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure compliance with safety standards. Maintain accurate maintenance records, including work orders and inventory management. Ensure compliance with IATF, 5S lean manufacturing principles, and all safety/environmental regulations. Hands-on knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical presses (up to 2,500 tons), CNC mills, air compressors, forklifts; experience with CO2 and fiber lasers is a plus. What we are looking for: High school diploma or equivalent 10+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience; leadership level preferred Knowledge of industrial maintenance and facilities management Proficient in Microsoft Office; PLEX experience a plus Strong understanding of electrical systems, schematics, and logic controllers Experience with high-voltage electrical systems, large presses, PLCs (Fanuc, etc.) Ability to fabricate parts for repairs or improvements Familiar with safety regulations and maintenance best practices At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we're excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply. Created by Dana Minton on September 9, 2025