Supervisor/ Maintenance Department
Maintenance Supervisor - Precision Manufacturing | Farmington, CT
Direct Hire | $90,000–$100,000/year DOE | Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
About the Company
Our client is an established precision manufacturer with decades of experience producing metal components and assemblies for a range of industries, including medical, defense, and aerospace. Family owned and managed, they partner closely with customers from early prototyping through full-volume production, and are known for taking on complex, precision-driven work that requires real technical expertise.
This is a great opportunity to take the lead of a maintenance department at a well-established, mission-driven precision manufacturer - training apprentices, driving equipment reliability, and shaping how the team operates.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the team: Supervise Maintenance Technicians, delegate work, and train apprentices
- Own machine maintenance: Oversee repair, rebuilding, and installation across the facility
- Manage the workflow: Run the Manager Plus system for work requests/orders and keep asset files current
- Troubleshoot & repair: Diagnose mechanical issues, dismantle/reassemble equipment, and design, build, and grind machine parts as needed
- Keep parts stocked: Maintain inventory and purchase repair/spare parts
- Build small equipment for new design needs
- Champion safety: Enforce Lockout/Tagout and rigging protocols
Qualifications:
- Tool Maker or Machinist certification, with 5+ years running a maintenance department
- A self-starter with strong reasoning, sound judgment, and high energy
- A collaborative, team-first leadership style — decisive, credible, and organized
- Computer literacy and the ability to instruct others
- Physical ability to read prints/inspect parts closely, work with manual dexterity, stoop/bend frequently, and lift up to 35 lbs unassisted
- Reliable attendance as an essential function of the role
AimHire is an equal opportunity employer.
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