Location: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Skilled Manufacturing
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 07/08/2026
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Machining Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations within a high-volume precision machining manufacturing facility. This leadership role is responsible for driving equipment reliability, improving operational performance, and developing a high-performing maintenance organization that supports production goals. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge of CNC machining, PLC-controlled equipment, robotics, and preventative maintenance strategies who can effectively lead both salaried and hourly maintenance teams in a union manufacturing environment.
This position requires a strategic leader who can balance daily operational demands with long-term planning, continuous improvement initiatives, budgeting, capital planning, and workforce development. Candidates should have a proven track record of building engaged teams, driving accountability, reducing downtime, and implementing sustainable maintenance processes that improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop maintenance supervisors, planners, engineers, and skilled trades employees while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Direct preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize production downtime.
- Provide technical leadership for a wide variety of manufacturing equipment, including CNC machining centers, PLC-controlled systems, robotics, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated production equipment.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving safety, quality, productivity, and equipment performance.
- Manage departmental budgets, capital improvement projects, maintenance expenditures, workforce planning, and long-term maintenance strategies.
- Partner with production, engineering, controls, and plant leadership to troubleshoot equipment issues, identify root causes, implement permanent corrective actions, and improve manufacturing processes.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Maintenance Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 5 years in a maintenance leadership role.
- Experience leading large maintenance organizations that include both salaried leaders and hourly skilled trades employees.
- Strong background supporting high-volume precision machining operations.
- Working knowledge of CNC machining centers, PLC-controlled equipment, robotics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated manufacturing systems.
- Experience developing preventative and predictive maintenance programs using CMMS systems and maintenance analytics.
- Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience managing maintenance budgets, capital planning, forecasting, and resource allocation.
- Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead a union manufacturing environment while building strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement background
- Skilled trades leadership or apprenticeship program experience
- Automotive manufacturing experience
Employment Type & Compensation
- Type of Employment: This is a Full-Time | Direct Hire position
- Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000+ per year, based on experience
- Bonus: 12-24% annual bonus based on company and individual performance
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
- Application Period: This position will remain open until filled
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Generous 401(k) with substantial employer contributions
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Career growth opportunities within a stable manufacturing organization
Employer Information
This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws.
This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws.