Maintenance Manager

About CK

CK Composites was established in the 1950's and is located in Mount Pleasant, PA approximately 40 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. CK is a manufacturer of mission-critical components used in a variety of industries including Electrical, Defense, Medical, and Transportation. The organization engineers and manufactures custom composite solutions from a variety of proprietary resin formulations, fiberglass reinforced plastic, and densified laminated wood.

Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Manager will lead CK Composites' maintenance organization with a focus on reliability, safety, and operational excellence. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this position is responsible for coordinating all maintenance activities across the facility, managing maintenance technicians, and driving the transformation from a reactive to a predictive maintenance culture.

The Maintenance Manager will oversee maintenance planning, spare parts management, and equipment reliability programs while leading CK's transition to a digital maintenance management system. This individual will ensure maintenance activities support uninterrupted production, efficient use of resources, and long-term asset health across a diverse range of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities:

· Develop and oversee a comprehensive maintenance program emphasizing preventive and predictive practices to improve equipment reliability

· Lead the transition to CK's digital maintenance management platform, ensuring accurate scheduling, documentation, and data utilization for decision making

· Coordinate and prioritize daily maintenance activities, balancing planned work, emergency repairs, and production support needs

· Manage spare parts inventory and ensure critical spares are identified, stocked, and maintained for single-point-of-failure assets

· Collaborate with operations and engineering to integrate maintenance planning into new equipment installations and capital projects

· Implement reliability-centered maintenance tools such as root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and condition monitoring technologies

· Partner with external contractors for specialized work, ensuring cost-effective and safe execution of maintenance projects

· Establish and track key maintenance performance indicators such as downtime reduction, PM completion rate, and asset reliability

· Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the maintenance team

· Provide technical guidance and training to ensure technicians develop skills in troubleshooting, reliability methods, and digital tools

· Participate in long-term facility planning, recommending upgrades, predictive technologies, and process improvements

· Support compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations related to maintenance activities

Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, or related technical field preferred; equivalent experience considered

· Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or reliability management within a manufacturing environment

· Broad technical knowledge including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system with a strong understanding of system controls, control logic, and components across these fields

· Demonstrated experience developing or managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs

· Demonstrated knowledge in overseeing the maintenance and reliability of older assets and equipment, ensuring optimal performance, extended asset life, and minimal downtime

· Experience with CMMS or digital maintenance platforms (such as MaintainX or similar)

· Strong leadership and communication skills with a focus on team development and collaboration

· Proven ability to analyze maintenance data and drive reliability improvements

· Familiarity with RCFA, PM creation/optimization, and reliability-centered maintenance principles

· Professional certifications such as CMRP or MLA I are a plus

All Interested candidates should send resume to Christine LeJeune OLeary at .

CK Composites, LLC. is an Equal Employment Employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting or in any aspect of the employment process on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Maintenance: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person