Maintenance Assistant Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily maintenance operations for stamping and weld assembly departments.


• Lead and develop maintenance supervisors, technicians, and skilled trades personnel.


• Drive equipment reliability through preventive and predictive maintenance programs.


• Support troubleshooting of critical production equipment and downtime events.


• Assist with staffing, training, scheduling, budgeting, and spare parts management.


• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities.


• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to achieve performance goals.


• Promote safety, accountability, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.


• 2+ years of maintenance leadership experience.


• Strong troubleshooting skills involving electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, robotics, and automation systems.


• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, PLC logic, and technical drawings.


• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.


• Experience with Microsoft Office and CMMS systems.

Preferred Technical Experience

In one or both of the following areas:

Stamping Operations

• Mechanical and servo press systems


• Pneumatic, vacuum, and hydraulic systems


• Servo drives and VFDs


• Mitsubishi PLCs


• Press automation and transfer systems

Weld Assembly Operations

• Industrial robotics (FANUC, Nachi, Motoman, etc.)


• Resistance spot welding systems


• Omron PLCs


• Automated assembly equipment


• Electrical controls, HMIs, and integrated automation systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing, or equivalent experience.


• Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements.


• Experience with capital projects, technician development, and maintenance budgeting.

Why Join Us?

• Jefferson Southern Corporation is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life. Eligible employees have access to a variety of benefit programs, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Telemedicine, and 401(k) benefits. Certain benefits are provided at no cost to employees, while others are available through employee contributions.   

Take the Next Step

If you're a hands-on maintenance leader ready to move beyond first-line supervision and help lead a high-performing maintenance organization, we encourage you to apply.