Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Job Description

This role is responsible for leading Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities operations within a high-volume manufacturing environment. The position involves hands-on leadership with a strong emphasis on engineering understanding, automation, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations within a high-volume manufacturing setting.

• Provide technical guidance and hands-on leadership with a focus on automation and process optimization.

• Oversee the maintenance team, ensuring efficient operations and support for engineering and production.

• Manage launch activities, line installations, and ramp-ups effectively.

• Troubleshoot and understand control systems and automated equipment.

• Lead multi-shift teams, including supervisors and skilled trades.

• Operate in a fast-paced, high-volume/Just-In-Time (JIT) environment.

Essential Skills

• Automotive manufacturing experience, preferably Tier 1 or OEM.

• Strong maintenance leadership background with involvement in engineering and production support.

• Hands-on experience with industrial automation, including robotics, PLCs, conveyors, and assembly systems.

• Experience in supporting launch activities, line installs, and ramp-ups.

• Ability to troubleshoot and understand control systems and automated equipment.

• Experience leading multi-shift teams, including supervisors and skilled trades.

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume/JIT environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC).

• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience (OEE, TPM, etc.).

• Experience in a union environment.

Why Work Here?

We offer competitive compensation with excellent benefits and opportunities for upward or lateral growth within the company. Our culture is rooted in supporting motivated individuals through professional training and development. We provide comprehensive health care plans, wellness initiatives, and life and disability coverage. Our retirement planning includes a competitive 401(k) program with matching contributions. We value work-life balance and offer paid vacation and holidays. Tuition assistance is available for eligible employees seeking higher education or personal growth opportunities.

Work Environment

The role is set within a Tier one automotive supplier environment, dealing with union and union team members. The work involves managing within a union facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

COMPENSATION We offer competitive compensation that includes excellent benefits and opportunities to move within the company, whether it's an upward promotion or lateral growth.

FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE We offer a leave of absence program, including Dakkota Medical and Family Leave, for employees who do not yet meet FMLA eligibility.

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT At the very core of our culture is the belief that, given the opportunity, motivated people will make the most of their careers. We support team members in their efforts by offering professional training and development classes and creating a culture where growth and internal promotion are encouraged.

HEALTH CARE We provide medical, dental and vision plans for our team members and their dependents. We also provide wellness initiatives, challenges and other resources encouraging healthy lifestyles that are fun and rewarding.

LIFE AND DISABILITY COVERAGE We offer life insurance, temporary disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance.

RETIREMENT PLANNING We provide a competitive 401(k) program, and eligible employees who participate will receive a 401(k) match based on 100% of the first 3% they contribute, and 50% on the next 3% they contribute.

TIME AWAY Time off is an important part of our culture. Renewing spirits through a healthy work/life balance is encouraged through earned time off. Paid time off includes paid vacation and holidays.

TUITION ASSISTANCE Eligible employees are provided the opportunity to receive upfront financial support to pursue higher education or personal interest courses. The course of study can be aimed at growth in a current position or preparation for a career change at Dakkota, or even elsewhere.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.