Maintenance Manager

About the role

Ferndale, MI * Full-time * On-site

Compensation

$45,000-$85,000 per year + 0.00001%-0.0001% equity.

About Nox Metals. We’re a technology company supplying aluminum plate, bar, and rounds to American manufacturers. We use software and automation to move metal faster and build a more reliable supply chain.

The role. We’re hiring an experienced Maintenance Manager to keep our Ferndale facility’s equipment safe, reliable, and ready for production. You will own hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repairs, equipment setup, and the organization of our maintenance operation. This role requires at least 8 years of maintenance experience and practical experience with electrical systems, PLCs, servos, motors, industrial saws, and equipment rigging and setup.

You will

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production equipment, including industrial saws, motors, servo systems, and associated electrical and mechanical components.
• Perform electrical maintenance and repair, diagnose circuits and controls, and read electrical schematics and equipment documentation.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, identify control and I/O faults, and make and document appropriate program or configuration changes.
• Rig, move, position, level, align, and set up machinery using appropriate equipment and safe lifting practices.
• Plan and complete preventive maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and resolve recurring problems at their source.
• Use spreadsheets to forecast maintenance needs and parts demand, track work orders, repairs, downtime, and costs, and schedule preventive maintenance and equipment work.
• Maintain an organized spare-parts inventory, track usage and reorder needs, and manage maintenance consumables so critical supplies are available when needed.
• Keep tools, parts storage, equipment, and work areas exceptionally clean, labeled, organized, and ready for use.
• Coordinate maintenance windows with production and document repairs, inspections, settings, and follow-up work clearly.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and safe electrical and rigging practices, and verify equipment is safe before returning it to service.

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform electrical work and troubleshoot PLCs, servo systems, motors, and industrial saws.
• Hands-on experience with machinery rigging, installation, and setup.
• Ability to build and maintain spreadsheets for forecasting, tracking, and scheduling maintenance work.
• Experience maintaining spare-parts inventory and managing consumables.
• Exceptional organization and cleanliness, with consistent attention to tools, parts, documentation, and housekeeping.
• Ability to diagnose problems independently, prioritize work, and communicate clearly with production and engineering teams.
• Available to work full time, on site at our Ferndale, Michigan facility.

Location: This opening is based exclusively in Ferndale, MI.