Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Hickory, NC | Full-Time | Salaried Leadership Opportunity

Lead Maintenance. Drive Reliability. Make an Impact.

We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and play

a key role in improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting plant performance.

This is not a desk-only management role. You'll have the opportunity to lead a skilled maintenance team while remaining actively involved in troubleshooting, process improvements, and plant-wide initiatives.

What You'll Do

Lead and develop the maintenance team

Troubleshoot and support mechanical, electrical, PLC, VFD, pneumatic, conveyor, and automated production equipment

Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs

Reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability

Manage maintenance projects from planning through completion

Oversee maintenance inventory, vendors, and contractors

Utilize CMMS systems to track and improve maintenance performance

Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

Ensure safety and regulatory compliance throughout the facility

What We're Looking For

3+ years of Maintenance Management or Supervisory experience

5+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience

Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical and electrical systems

Experience with PLCs, VFDs, automation, and production equipment

Experience with CMMS and preventive maintenance programs

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Willingness to work alongside the team when needed to solve critical issues

Preferred Experience

Textile, foam, fiber, or continuous-process manufacturing

CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing)

Forklift and scissor lift certifications

Confined-space and working-at-heights training

Fire alarm system experience

Why You'll Love This Role

High-visibility leadership position

Opportunity to influence plant performance and reliability

Hands-on involvement with automation and advanced manufacturing equipment

Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement

Ability to build, mentor, and develop a maintenance team

Apply today to learn more about this Maintenance Manager opportunity!

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hickory, NC.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Core Benefits Health and Medical: Basic medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. Retirement: Matching profit-sharing or retirement savings plans. Paid Time Off (PTO): Generally includes around 10 vacation days (approx. 80 hours) per year, with sick leave and holiday policies varying by facility. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support services for personal and workplace well-being. Growth & Extras Tuition Reimbursement: Assistance for work-related courses and ongoing skill training. Workplace Perks: Hybrid work models for eligible office staff, localized sports/recreation sponsorships, and safety/operations training programs.

This is a fully onsite position in Hickory,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.