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Maintenance Manager
Confidential —Knoxville, TN
- $95,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Office
- 8 years
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A. Haaker Consultant, Inc. —Knoxville, TN
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
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- In-person
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Maintenance Engineer
Marriott Knoxville Downtown —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- English
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Supervisory Civil Engineer (Highway) (COE)
US Federal Highway Administration —Sevierville, TN
- $106,437 - $138,370 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
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Chief Engineer
Home2 Suites by Hilton Alcoa Knoxville Airport —Alcoa, TN
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid time off
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Senior-Level Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)
Amentum —Oak Ridge, TN
- $120,000 - $170,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
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- Employee stock purchase plan
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Field Project Engineer
BESCO —Knoxville, TN
- Microsoft Excel
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Utilities Chemist - Facilities Services - UTK
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
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Principle Optical Engineer & Electro-Optical Lead - Directed Energy
HII —Knoxville, TN
- $112,057 - $220,000 a year
- Email
- 11+ years
- Master's degree
- High school diploma or GED
PM Engineer
Hilton Knoxville —Knoxville, TN
- $18 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- English
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- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Civil Engineering Lead - Aviation
CHA Consulting, Inc. —Knoxville, TN
- $120,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
Lead Mechanical Engineer - Directed Energy
HII —Knoxville, TN
- $101,354 - $165,000 a year
- Email
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Electrical Engineer
Pro2Serve —Knoxville, TN
- $160,000 - $201,000 a year
- 11+ years
- Office
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
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Lead MBSE Systems Engineer-Directed Energy
HII —Knoxville, TN
- $72,254 - $160,000 a year
- Email
- 11+ years
- Office
- Master's degree
Utilities Chemist - Facilities Services - UTK
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
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Construction Field Engineer
Thompson Thrift —Knoxville, TN
- CPR Certification
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- Bachelor's degree
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Project Engineer
Malibu Boats, LLC —Lenoir City, TN
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Electrical Engineering
Rotor Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Centrus Energy Corp. —Oak Ridge, TN
- $125,081 - $208,469 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mentoring
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Project Controls Engineer Construction Business Line 04167 NWG
North Wind Group —Knoxville, TN
- Overtime
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction site
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Manager | 6015 NAPE | 1st Shift
Denso —Maryville, TN
- Full-time
- Management
- Engineering
- System design

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Maintenance Manager

Confidential
Knoxville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$95,000 - $125,000 a year

Qualifications

Manufacturing plant facilities maintenance experience
Team leadership
English
Manufacturing facility experience
Team development
Bachelor's degree
Attention to detail
Managing facilities maintenance teams
Industrial plant projects
Factory experience
Project leadership
Team building

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Onsite Maintenance Manager is a critical manufacturing leadership role responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive maintenance strategy across a metal manufacturing facility. This position goes beyond traditional maintenance oversight and requires a leader who can effectively balance reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance practices while building a high-performing, accountable maintenance team.

This role ensures the reliability, efficiency, and safety of all plant equipment, systems, and infrastructure to support production goals. The Maintenance Manager will lead continuous improvement initiatives, drive uptime and throughput, and foster a culture of ownership, discipline, and technical excellence within the maintenance organization.

$95,000 – $125,000 salary – pay based on job experience, skills and history.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strong leadership and direction to Maintenance, Machine Shop, and MRO teams, building a skilled, engaged, and performance-driven maintenance organization within a metal manufacturing environment.
Develop and execute a balanced maintenance strategy that includes:
Reactive maintenance for rapid response and issue resolution
Preventive maintenance (PM) programs to reduce equipment failure
Predictive maintenance (PdM) using data, trends, and condition monitoring to anticipate issues before they occur
Drive a proactive reliability culture focused on minimizing downtime, optimizing asset life, and improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Partner closely with Manufacturing and Finishing leadership to ensure alignment on production priorities, uptime expectations, and continuous flow of operations.
Lead root cause analysis efforts for equipment failures and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Establish and maintain maintenance KPIs (downtime, response time, PM compliance, MTBF, etc.) and drive continuous improvement based on results.
Own and manage departmental budgets, ensuring cost control while supporting capital improvements and operational needs.
Design, engineer, and implement equipment upgrades and process improvements, working closely with Engineering on new equipment installations and automation initiatives.
Plan and execute facility and equipment modifications, including layout changes, capital projects, and infrastructure upgrades.
Oversee plant safety related to equipment and facility compliance, including TOSHA requirements, and serve as a leader in lockout/tagout and safe work practices.
Ensure maintenance activities are conducted safely and that the team actively promotes a strong safety culture.
Lead preventive maintenance scheduling and ensure execution discipline across all production assets, utilities, and facility systems.
Implement predictive maintenance tools and techniques (vibration analysis, inspections, condition monitoring, etc.) to enhance reliability.
Develop the maintenance team by:
Coaching and mentoring technicians
Building technical capability and cross-training
Driving accountability and performance standards
Creating a culture of urgency, ownership, and continuous improvement
Oversee facility operations including building systems, security, utilities, and space utilization.

Reporting Structure

This position reports directly to the Plant Manager and works in close partnership with Engineering, Operations, and Human Resources.

Qualifications & Experience

Trade School certification or Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or related field preferred)
8–10 years of progressive maintenance leadership experience in a metal manufacturing or industrial environment
Demonstrated success building and leading maintenance teams
Strong experience with preventive and predictive maintenance systems and reliability programs
Experience with capital projects, equipment installation, and process improvements

General Requirements

Hands-on, detail-oriented leader with strong problem-solving skills
Ability to travel to other facilities as needed
Fluent in English

Working Conditions & Equipment

Combination of office and manufacturing plant environment
Use of computer systems, communication tools, and required PPE

Pay: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

Do you have a Trade School certification or Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or related field preferred)?
What is your annual salary target?
Will you be able to relocate to be within reasonable commuting distance from Knoxville, TN 37901?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

maintenance leadership experience in a metal manufacturing : 8 years (Preferred)
preventive and predictive maintenance systems: 5 years (Preferred)
capital projects, equipment installation: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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