Maintenance Manager
19350
Wyman-Gordon, located in Worcester, MA, provides Isothermal Forgings for military and commercial turbine applications using nickel based and titanium alloys. Full Heat Treating, Machining and Testing on site. This growing, $200 million profit center is part of a highly successful, multi-billion $ (NYSE) diversified manufacturer. Precision Castparts Corporation (PCP).
POSITION TITLE:Maintenance Manager
PURPOSE:
This position involves a wide variety of job conditions and off-hour responsibility for plant facilities, which are unique to the Maintenance function. The Maintenance Manager directs the Maintenance departments to prepare and fulfill repair, construction, and preventive maintenance schedules which maximize the availability of production equipment and facilities throughout the plant and office areas. Strategic planning, shutdown preparation and facilities upkeep are key roles to insure continued success.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Position requires excellent communication with all levels of the organization
- Manage budget, schedule, subcontractors and internal personnel on projects
- A thorough and detailed understanding of plant equipment and processes.
- Ability to successfully navigate, instruct and engage a union workforce
- Maximize availability of tools and equipment in the plants through prompt and reliable maintenance.
- Develops safe and well-maintained departmental areas.
- Initiates operating improvements through innovative maintenance techniques.
- Manages, updates and controls the preventative maintenance program on the plant and equipment.
- Contributes to the Company current and long-range budgetary equipment rehabilitation programs consistent with Company objectives.
- Effectively interprets and administers the Company and bargaining unit document consistent with good management procedures.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or technical certification and/or equivalent work experience.
- Thorough technical and mechanical knowledge.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of heavy industry mechanical systems including High Pressure Hydraulics
- Proven track record of maintenance planning and project management
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in Heavy Manufacturing (Steel making, automotive or forging preferred)
- Union shop experience preferred
- Experience in maintenance planning and CMMS system a plus
- Serve on an on-call basis (24/7), responding to issues and concerns.
US Citizenship or Perm Residency is required due to government military contracts.
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $110000 to $145000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 3X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter . Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 11 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
Wyman Gordon is committed to hiring, promoting and transferring employees without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin (where a person was born), sex, age, ancestry (ethnic heritage), citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law. Decisions as to hiring, promoting or transferring employees should be based solely upon job-related qualifications.
As an equal opportunity employer, Wyman Gordon is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 508-839-8004 for assistance.
Relocation is authorized for this position.
Freqently Asked Questions
In Worcester's industrial environment, a Maintenance Manager must expertly handle complex machinery and union workforce dynamics, ensuring minimal downtime through strategic preventive maintenance tailored to heavy manufacturing sectors like forging and steelmaking.
Employers prioritize candidates with a bachelor’s degree or technical certifications coupled with hands-on experience in heavy industry mechanical systems, including hydraulics and CMMS proficiency, to effectively oversee maintenance operations.
Starting in maintenance roles, individuals can ascend to coordinator, planner, and eventually managerial positions, expanding their expertise in project management, union leadership, and strategic equipment reliability within manufacturing plants.
Titanium Metals Corporation relies on Maintenance Managers to lead scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor coordination, driving innovative maintenance approaches that align with the company’s long-range equipment rehabilitation goals.
Managers face responsibilities like overseeing 24/7 on-call support, navigating union interactions, and ensuring compliance with military contract requirements, reflecting the high-stakes environment of Titanium Metals Corporation’s production facilities.
Salaries for Maintenance Managers in Worcester typically range from $110,000 to $145,000 annually, often supplemented by quarterly bonuses, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits reflecting the technical and leadership demands of the position.
Worcester’s manufacturing sector maintains steady demand for skilled Maintenance Managers due to its concentration of heavy industry plants, though candidates with union experience and technical certifications tend to have an edge in hiring.
Certifications related to heavy machinery, hydraulics, and CMMS systems are highly advantageous, while local experience working within unionized shops further enhances a Maintenance Manager’s employability in Worcester’s industrial landscape.
By directing maintenance schedules and preventive programs, the Maintenance Manager ensures high equipment availability, reducing downtime and supporting continuous manufacturing processes critical to Titanium Metals Corporation’s success.
Handling union workforce relations demands strong communication skills, adherence to collective agreements, and the ability to balance operational goals with labor protections to maintain harmonious and productive plant environments.
Find The Related Jobs
Wyman-Gordon
Maintenance Supervisor
North Grafton, MA
UMass Medical School
Maintenance Technician
Shrewsbury, MA
UMass Medical School
Door Maintenance Technician
Worcester, MA
UMass Medical School
Automated Equipment Maintenance Technician
Worcester, MA
Wyman-Gordon
Maintenance Manager
Worcester, MA
Wyman-Gordon
Maintenance Manager
North Grafton, MA
Popular Searches for Maintenance Manager