Maintenance Manager

Senior Recruiter at Ascentec Engineering, LLC

Ascentec Engineering is hiring! We are seeking a hands‑on maintenance manager to lead a small team of technicians. This role oversees day‑to‑day maintenance operations, assigns and reviews work, and ensures consistent execution of preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and calibration across a wide range of CNC machinery and facility systems. The supervisor also manages facility operations to keep the building and infrastructure compliant with permits, inspections, audits, and the daily requirements of a large machining facility.

Pay Range – Base

• Base pay: $71,000.00/yr – $/yr

Location:

Portland, OR

• Supervise a team of 5 to 7 maintenance technicians.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, and review daily maintenance work.
• Provide coaching, technical guidance, and skill development for team members.
• Ensure consistent adherence to safety procedures, maintenance standards, and documentation requirements.
• Coordinate schedules, workload distribution, and on‑call rotations to align with production needs.
• Partner with management to identify staffing, training, and resource requirements.

• Oversee general facility operations, including building systems, utilities, and infrastructure that support machining.
• Maintain compliance with permits, inspections, audits, and regulatory obligations covering equipment, environmental systems, hazardous materials, and facility operations.
• Prepare and manage documentation for scheduled audits and coordinate corrective actions when needed.
• Oversee daily facility requirements such as waste handling, ventilation checks, safety equipment inspections, and other building functions.
• Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, and vendors to keep the facility operating safely and within regulatory expectations.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems used in CNC equipment.
• Lead the team in identifying and implementing improvements throughout the facility.
• Oversee and support the delivery, placement, and installation of new equipment.
• Work with OEM technicians and outside contractors as required.
• Ensure equipment is safe for use and confirm lockout/tagout practices are followed.
• Use documentation and vendor resources to identify faulty components and source replacement parts.
• Ensure completion of preventative maintenance for machinery, HVAC systems, and facility equipment.
• Monitor and verify maintenance tasks within an ISO 9001 compliant system.
• Oversee calibration of CNC equipment in line with internal standards, including annual calibration of multi‑axis CNC mills, lathes, and EDMs.
• Respond quickly to machine failures or downtime events affecting production.

This position coordinates efforts with managers and supervisors at all levels, engaging extensively with individuals outside this group. The position represents the company through both formal and informal interactions with customers.

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in facility and machine maintenance.
• Supervisory experience leading maintenance or technical teams, with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Hands‑on expertise in troubleshooting CNC machinery and supporting systems, including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control components.
• Experience with facility operations, including building systems, HVAC, utilities, permits, inspections, audits, and compliance activities.
• Proficiency with ERP or CMMS platforms for work order management, parts tracking, and maintenance documentation.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics, coordinate contractors and OEM support, and drive improvements within an ISO 9001 environment.

• Strong knowledge of CNC machinery, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Skilled in diagnosing equipment issues, performing repairs, and supporting calibration activities.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, and OEM documentation.
• Knowledge of facility systems, including HVAC, utilities, safety equipment,…