Maintenance Manager

Bondex Inc. is an innovative manufacturer of nonwovens and specialty roll goods based in South Carolina USA and is part of Andrew Industries Limited a privately owned U.K. multi-national manufacturing group. Since 1997 Bondex has produced technical nonwovens using thermal bond technology for markets such as reprographics electrical insulation filtration medical and home care. The company continues to invest in growth including hydro-entangled technology designed for heavier weight nonwovens used in industrial filtration and other specialty applications. Its Hydrolox family of filtration media provides advanced performance to meet evolving industrial filtration needs. Bondex offers a wide range of technical capabilities and emphasizes superior service innovation and product quality for its customers.

Role Description:

The Maintenance Manager is a full-time on-site role based in Trenton SC. This position is responsible for leading the maintenance team coordinating daily maintenance activities and ensuring all production and facility equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities:

Lead all maintenance operations including mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic and facility maintenance.

Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability.

Troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures to minimize downtime.

Supervise coach and develop maintenance technicians.

Plan and schedule maintenance activities to support production goals.

Manage maintenance budgets inventory spare parts and outside contractors.

Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.

Train and mentor maintenance personnel and work closely with Production Engineering and Quality teams to improve equipment performance and efficiency.

Analyze downtime data and implement corrective actions using root cause analysis.

Support installation commissioning and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment.

Maintain accurate maintenance records within the CMMS system.

Qualifications:

8 or more years of strong maintenance management and supervisory skills experience in a manufacturing environment to lead teams allocate resources and oversee maintenance operations.

Strong knowledge of mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic PLC and automation systems.

Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and repair complex machinery and equipment.

Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Ability to read electrical mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and blueprints.

Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills.

Experience managing maintenance budgets and capital projects.

Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices.

Experience with nonwoven textile paper converting or similar continuous manufacturing processes is preferred.

Able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.

Able to bend stretch push pull and move as needed to reach clean and service machinery.

Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Able to visually inspect equipment.

Preferred Skills:

PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley Siemens or similar)

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Servo systems

Bearings gearboxes pumps compressors and conveyors

CMMS software

Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

What We Offer:

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company participation

Career advancement opportunities

Stable and growing manufacturing environment

If you are a motivated leader with a passion for improving equipment reliability and building strong maintenance teams we encourage you to apply and become part of Bondexs continued success.