PLC Maintenance Manager

Company Description

Xyant Technology, established in 1995, is a premier federal systems integrator that provides technical and business solutions in information technology, systems engineering, scientific support and management consulting. 

AWARDS 

Winner of Nationwide Best of the Best Small Business Award from Federal Aviation 

Job Description

Please send your updated resume to vinoth.xyant@gmail. com or apply online.

Job Title: PLC Maintenance Manager

Location: Franklin Park, IL (Onsite)

Duration: Full Time / Direct Hire

Direct Client Need

Position Summary:

• The Maintenance Manager is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced metal-forming manufacturing environment.
• This position requires a working leader who balances technical, floor-level troubleshooting and equipment repairs alongside technicians with managerial duties like prioritizing tasks, optimizing preventive maintenance, and developing team skills.
• You will collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to reduce unplanned downtime and maximize machine reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Hands-On Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment (roll-forming lines, servo presses, conveyors, feeds).
• Team Leadership: Supervise, schedule, and coach the maintenance team across shifts; run daily handoffs and drive technician accountability.
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Oversee and improve the PM program using the CMMS/eMaint system, ensuring critical safety devices and machines are routinely inspected.
• Downtime Reduction: Lead root-cause investigations for recurring failures and implement permanent engineering or mechanical fixes.
• Parts & Contractor Management: Organize critical spare parts inventory and manage outside vendors or contractors.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols and ensure all work meets plant safety regulations.
• Reporting: Track and report key metrics like unplanned downtime, PM completion rates, and project statuses to plant management.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including formal leadership or supervisory experience.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced hands-on skills in diagnosing industrial machinery, automation components, sensors, motors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Schematics: Strong ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic diagrams.
• System Knowledge: Familiarity with PLC/HMI troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley preferred) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional prioritization and communication skills, with the ability to remain calm and organized under pressure during critical production breakdowns.
• Work Style: Willingness to work directly on the shop floor, handle physical requirements of an industrial environment, and respond to emergency calls outside normal hours.
• Industry Specifics (Preferred): Experience with roll-forming, stamping presses, and coil-processing equipment. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.
• Required: Equivalent practical experience with strong technical credentials.
• Preferred: Technical degree, industrial maintenance certification, or advanced electrical/automation training.

Additional Information

Please send your updated resume to vinoth.xyant@gmail. com or apply online.