Marmon Holdings
Diversified conglomerate of autonomous manufacturing businesses.
Machine Maintenance Specialist
About the job
- Seven or more years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience, including ownership of complex troubleshooting in a high-speed production environment.
- Demonstrated senior-level electromechanical troubleshooting expertise, including the ability to lead equipment recovery and coordinate support during critical downtime events.
- Hands-on experience with electrical troubleshooting involving motors, drives, sensors, relays/contactors, and basic control circuits.
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns and performing precision repairs.
- Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Computerized maintenance management system experience, including daily work order execution, preventive maintenance compliance documentation, and parts usage tracking.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams.
- Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and effective communication of findings and actions.
- Working knowledge of preventive maintenance planning and scheduling and reliability practices, including total productive maintenance, 5S, and standard work.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment and participate in shift handoffs and cross-functional problem solving.
- Basic computer skills, including email and spreadsheets, and the ability to learn site systems and documentation standards.
- Ability to safely use tools, test equipment, and lifting devices required for the role, including meters and hand or power tools.
- Lead execution and continuous improvement of preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance programs by optimizing preventive maintenance using failure history, original equipment manufacturer guidance, and reliability best practices.
- Resolve complex equipment failures by troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation/control issues; support line recovery and verify safe start-up.
- Facilitate breakdown investigations and root cause analysis using structured methods such as 5-Why and Fishbone; implement and verify corrective and preventive actions to eliminate repeat failures.
- Set and enforce high standards for safety, quality, and workmanship; validate repairs through functional testing, documentation, and production handoff.
- Lead by example on safety compliance and participate in audits, job safety analyses, and incident or near-miss follow-up.
- Own computerized maintenance management system work quality by creating and closing work orders with clear problem, cause, and correction details; recording labor and parts; capturing downtime codes; and providing feedback to improve planning, preventive maintenance compliance, and reliability metrics.
- Partner with Operations and Engineering to drive Total Productive Maintenance and continuous improvement; lead or participate in downtime reduction, defect elimination, and changeover optimization efforts.
- Support or lead equipment upgrades, line expansions, and reliability projects; coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed and assist with installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing.
- Operate with minimal supervision; prioritize and coordinate work based on safety, production impact, and risk, escalating appropriately and ensuring timely communication.
- Develop and improve standard work, troubleshooting guides, and shift handoff practices; ensure accurate documentation to support consistent execution across shifts.
- Support spare parts strategy by identifying critical spares, improving parts identification and bills of materials, and partnering with stores and purchasing to reduce extended downtime risk.
- Mentor and coach maintenance team members; share best practices, support skills training, and serve as a go-to technical resource for complex issues.
- Industrial maintenance certification, programmable logic controller or controls training, or equivalent demonstrated capability.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the shift and perform the essential physical functions of the role.
- Willingness to work flexible schedules as needed, including weekends and holidays, to support production requirements.
- Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to pass the required drug screen and background check.
About the company
Marmon Holdings is a Berkshire Hathaway company that consists of more than 120 autonomous businesses operating across numerous industries and markets worldwide. Each subsidiary runs its own operations, focusing on designing, manufacturing, and delivering a wide range of products and services in its sector. Because the group is made up of many independent units under a common parent, it combines diversification with centralized ownership and oversight. Marmon’s approach lets individual businesses specialize and compete locally while sharing resources, best practices, and capital as part of Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio. The company’s goal is to provide value to customers and shareholders by building a broad, resilient collection of industrial brands and capabilities that span different markets and product types.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1953
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Marmon still had 8,461 employees in March 2026 and active hiring.
- MicroAire acquired NEOSYAD, showing continued product expansion inside Marmon's medical platform.
- Marmon IEI's Trilogy acquisition strengthens communications infrastructure revenue and cross-selling opportunities.
What critics are saying
- Rosendahl Nextrom bought TBS Engineering from Marmon in 2026, shrinking battery exposure.
- Koch Companies acquired Marmon's Store Opening Solutions in January 2026, signaling portfolio pruning.
- The 2025 401(k) lawsuit exposes persistent employee-relations and fiduciary scrutiny for Berkshire units.
What makes Marmon Holdings unique
- Berkshire Hathaway ownership gives Marmon deep capital and patient acquisition backing.
- Marmon spans 120-plus autonomous companies across industrial, transportation, medical, and infrastructure niches.
- Its decentralized model lets businesses sell specialized products without corporate bureaucracy.
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