Maintenance Manager in Parma

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Position Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all maintenance activities across a precision machining facility and a graphite powders division. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of CNC equipment, powders-processing systems, environmental controls, and facility infrastructure. Prior experience with graphite machining or graphite powders is not required; candidates with strong maintenance leadership experience in any industrial or manufacturing environment are encouraged to apply. 

Key Responsibilities

Equipment & Facility Maintenance

• Oversee maintenance and repair of CNC machining centers, industrial milling  systems, tools, automation/robotics, and related production equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot powders-processing equipment such as mixers, classifiers, dryers, material-handling systems, and packaging lines.
• Ensure reliable operation of facility systems including HVAC, compressed air, electrical distribution, and ventilation.
• Manage performance of dust-collection, filtration, and air-handling systems used in both machining and powders environments.

Environmental & Dust-Control Systems

• Maintain effective operation of dust-collection equipment, filtration systems, and environmental controls supporting machining and powders processes.
• Monitor filter changes, ductwork condition, airflow performance, and cleaning standards for both divisions.
• Ensure proper handling, containment, and housekeeping procedures for graphite dust and powders.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules across all production and facility assets.
• Implement predictive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and enhance reliability for machining equipment and powders-processing systems.
• Lead root-cause analysis efforts and implement corrective actions for equipment failures.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and support maintenance technicians working across machining and powders operations.
• Provide training in safe work practices, troubleshooting, and site-specific systems for both divisions.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and EHS teams to ensure maximum equipment uptime and operational effectiveness.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure maintenance activities comply with OSHA standards, facility policies, and any requirements related to powders handling and dust control.
• Maintain lockout/tagout procedures, equipment guarding, confined-space protocols, and safe electrical/mechanical work practices.
• Support safety audits, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement in site safety performance.

Operational Excellence

• Manage spare parts inventory, vendor relationships, and outside service providers.
• Track maintenance KPIs including downtime, PM completion, and work-order performance for both machining and powders areas.
• Lead improvement projects focused on equipment reliability, process optimization, and cost reduction.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing, machining, powders processing, or other industrial operations.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, electrical systems, CNC machinery, pneumatic controls, or automation equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and technical schematics.
• Experience with CMMS platforms and structured maintenance planning.
• Effective communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to work in machining and powders environments where airborne dust may be present (PPE provided).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, access equipment for repair, and work at height or in tight spaces as needed.
• Commitment to following all PPE, housekeeping, and safety requirements—including those specific to graphite machining and powders.

Company DescriptionElement 6 has been in the graphite business for over 50 years with extensive experience in carbon and graphite products across multiple industries throughout North and South America.

Element 6 offers warehousing services, distribution, packaging, shipping, and customized processing of carbon and graphite. We are a tight knit family oriented company that loves to work hard and accomplish milestones on a quarterly basis. We pride ourselves on doing what we say, holding each other accountable, and getting things done with a sense of urgency.Company DescriptionElement 6 has been in the graphite business for over 50 years with extensive experience in carbon and graphite products across multiple industries throughout North and South America. \r\n\r\nElement 6 offers warehousing services, distribution, packaging, shipping, and customized processing of carbon and graphite. We are a tight knit family oriented company that loves to work hard and accomplish milestones on a quarterly basis. We pride ourselves on doing what we say, holding each other accountable, and getting things done with a sense of urgency.

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