Maintenance Foreman

What You'll Do

1. Maintenance Leadership & Execution

• Plan, lead, and oversee all maintenance operations within the facility.


• Assign and coordinate daily maintenance activities across 1st and 2nd shifts.


• Serve as on-call maintenance leader for emergency repairs.


• Oversee maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment, fabrication machinery, welding systems, material handling equipment, and custom-built production assets.

2. Preventive Maintenance & Reliability

• Drive transformation from reactive maintenance to structured preventive and predictive maintenance programs.


• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability and uptime.


• Track and improve key metrics such as PM completion rate, downtime, and mean time to repair (MTTR).

3. Team Leadership & Labor Management

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians.


• Provide clear direction, set expectations, and reinforce accountability.


• Support employee development through training and skills enhancement.


• Partner effectively with employees while upholding company standards and performance expectations.

4. Production Partnership & Operational Alignment

• Collaborate with Production Supervisors and plant leadership to prioritize repairs and minimize downtime.


• Align maintenance activities with production schedules and plant priorities.


• Support manufacturing operations to ensure the timely production of telecom structures and components.

5. Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Implement and enforce safety policies in accordance with OSHA, environmental, and company standards.


• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.


• Maintain required logs and documentation for cranes, forklifts, welding equipment, and mobile equipment.


• Support safety meetings and reinforce safe work practices across the team.

6. Technical Oversight & Problem Solving

• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.


• Guide complex repairs and ensure quality execution of maintenance work.


• Support automation and equipment improvement initiatives where applicable.

7. Planning, Budgeting & Resource Management

• Monitor and control maintenance costs, staffing, and operating expenses within budget.


• Requisition tools, parts, and materials to support efficient maintenance operations.


• Manage spare parts inventories to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability.

8. Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Track, report, and communicate maintenance KPIs and performance trends.


• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency gains, and reliability improvement.


• Contribute to plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

9. Administrative

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Technical degree or equivalent hands-on maintenance experience.


• Minimum of 10 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Demonstrated leadership experience within a skilled trades or maintenance function.


• Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing equipment and maintenance best practices.


• Experience with fabrication equipment, welding systems, hydraulic systems, overhead cranes, and material handling equipment preferred.


• Working knowledge of PLCs, mechanical/electrical diagnostics, and maintenance systems.


• Familiarity with CMMS or PM software (Oracle experience a plus).


• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or continuous improvement initiatives preferred.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer systems.


• Willingness and ability to be on call 24/7 for emergency situations.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and outdoor yard environment with exposure to noise, dust, heat, welding operations, and moving machinery.


• Regular standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting (up to 50 lbs.).


• Exposure to outdoor conditions while supporting yard operations, cranes, material handling equipment, and structural fabrication processes.