Job Description
Job Description
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 Description
Element 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.