Hot Forging Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location: Chandler, AZ | Schedule: 6am to 2:30pm | Payrate: Starting at $90K/year 

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace parts manufacturer to find an experienced Maintenance Manager who is ready to lead a high-performing maintenance team and drive operational excellence. If you're a hands-on leader with deep technical expertise in CNC machining, forging equipment, and industrial maintenance, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the reliability and performance of world-class aerospace manufacturing operations. 

Make an Impact Every Day 

As the Maintenance Manager, you'll oversee all maintenance operations across the facility, ensuring maximum equipment uptime and reliability for critical manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, Hot and Cold Forging, Thread Rolling, and Centerless Grinding. You'll lead a skilled maintenance team, champion preventative maintenance initiatives, and collaborate across departments to keep production running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. 

What You'll Do 

Equipment Maintenance & Reliability 

• Lead the maintenance, repair, and reliability of CNC machines, Hot Forging, Cold Forging, Thread Rolling, and Centerless Grinding equipment. 

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime. 

• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, PLC, and control system issues. 

• Ensure repairs and equipment adjustments meet all safety, quality, and operational standards. 

Leadership & Team Development 

• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing maintenance team through coaching, technical training, and performance development. 

• Assign daily priorities and coordinate maintenance activities to support production schedules. 

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement. 

Planning & Continuous Improvement 

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, and preventative maintenance documentation. 

• Manage spare parts inventory and vendor relationships to ensure critical replacement parts are readily available. 

• Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, process improvements, and increased operational efficiency. 

• Support capital improvement projects, including new equipment installations and major facility upgrades. 

Safety & Compliance 

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with OSHA, environmental, and aerospace manufacturing standards. 

• Lead initiatives to improve machine safety, reduce equipment failures, and minimize operational risk. 

• Support internal and external audits with complete and accurate maintenance documentation. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve equipment-related issues and improve manufacturing performance. 

• Provide technical expertise for equipment selection, facility layout planning, and long-term maintenance strategies. 

• Collaborate with leadership on maintenance budgets, KPIs, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

What We're Looking For 

Required Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 

• 7+ years of progressive maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including 3+ years in a maintenance leadership role. 

• Strong hands-on expertise maintaining CNC machinery, Hot and Cold Forging equipment, Thread Rolling machines, and Centerless Grinders. 

• Advanced knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, PLCs, and mechanical equipment. 

• Experience developing and managing preventative maintenance programs in a high-volume manufacturing environment. 

• Proven leadership skills with experience building, mentoring, and motivating maintenance teams. 

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities. 

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical manuals. 

• Demonstrated success leading projects, managing maintenance budgets, and delivering measurable operational improvements. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Technology, or a related field. 

• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). 

• Background in aerospace manufacturing or other precision manufacturing industries. 

• Experience supporting capital equipment projects and facility expansions. 

Ready to Keep Aerospace Manufacturing Running at Its Best? 

If you're a proven maintenance leader with the technical expertise and leadership skills to maximize equipment performance and inspire your team, we want to hear from you. 

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and help power the future of aerospace manufacturing through reliability, innovation, and operational excellence. 

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