Maintenance Manager - Aerospace Manufacturing (Cudahy, CA)

Lead the Reliability Behind Aerospace Manufacturing - Maintenance Manager

Step into a leadership role where your expertise keeps an entire facility running safely, smoothly, and efficiently.

As the Facilities & Maintenance Manager, you'll oversee daily maintenance operations across HVAC, lighting systems, CNC equipment, ovens, building infrastructure, and more.

You'll guide a skilled team, collaborate with contractors and vendors, and ensure our facility meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and appearance.

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact every day while growing your technical and leadership skill set.

Annual Rate: $110K - $150K DOE

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES


* Lead, coach, and support the maintenance team while overseeing all daily maintenance activities.


* Ensure environmental compliance and manage hazardous materials programs.


* Maintain appropriate inventory levels for tools, supplies, and parts to support efficient repairs.


* Manage service requests with a focus on safety, speed, and quality.


* Perform and oversee preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.


* Keep workspaces, shops, and storage areas clean, organized, and audit-ready.


* Inspect equipment and facility areas regularly to identify safety hazards or repair needs.


* Follow through on all maintenance concerns to ensure timely resolution.


* Plan labor schedules to align with forecasted workloads and project demands.


* Collaborate with maintenance staff and technical teams to build a proactive, high-performing environment.


* Uphold company safety and security policies; ensure proper use of PPE and compliance with safety protocols.


* Conduct and document scheduled safety inspections.


* Set clear goals, priorities, and action plans to achieve department objectives.


* Apply LEAN principles and lead 5S/6S initiatives within your business unit.


* Thrive in a metrics-driven culture by embracing continuous improvement.


* Support a positive, collaborative atmosphere among employees and peers.


* Participate in position-related training, seminars, and certifications to support ongoing growth.


* Maintain a clean, organized workspace and adhere to all environmental, DOT, HAZMAT, and safety requirements.


* Maintain reliable attendance and ability to work onsite at the Bloomington facility.


* Contribute to special projects as assigned.

Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field


* Experience: 5+ years in maintenance roles and 5+ years in a supervisory capacity


* OSHA certification; AB Programmer/Maintainer Certification


* Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills


* Experience with PLCs, Allen Bradley systems, and PCN networks


* Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage competing deadlines


* Solid PC and documentation skills


* Effective leader...