Job Description

**Aegis Worldwide

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Maintenance Manager

Direct Hire - Day Shift (M-F)

Fort Worth/Arlington, TX

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Manager with 5+ years of hands-on experience in injection molding and/or blow molding operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of equipment maintenance, developing and implementing a preventative maintenance program, and ensuring a robust safety program is in place to support reliable production and plant operations.

This is a key leadership role within the manufacturing team, requiring a proactive mindset, technical expertise, and the ability to lead a team of maintenance technicians.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, train, and manage the maintenance team in the upkeep and repair of injection molding and blow molding equipment, auxiliary systems, and facility infrastructure.

• Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program that reduces downtime and increases equipment reliability.

• Design and maintain a comprehensive safety program aligned with OSHA and company standards, promoting a culture of safety and accountability.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues.

• Monitor and maintain spare parts inventory, vendor relationships, and service contracts.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to production efficiency, energy savings, and equipment upgrades.

• Collaborate closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to minimize downtime and optimize machine performance.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and documentation using a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).

• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a maintenance leadership role within a plastics manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on injection molding and blow molding equipment.

• Proven experience building and managing preventative maintenance and safety programs.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Familiarity with automation systems and PLC-controlled equipment is preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership, team development, and project management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Education & Certifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field (preferred).

• Certifications in maintenance management, safety, or reliability engineering (e.g., CMRP, OSHA) are a plus.

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing floor and office setting.

• Requires standing, walking, and exposure to machinery and noise.

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Pneumatics Experience
• Hydraulics Experience
• Injection Molding Experience
• Blow Molding Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Injection Molding Machine (Milacron, Engel, Nissei)
• Blow Molding Machine
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens)