Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

The Maintenance Supervisor leads a team of skilled technicians in performing electrical and mechanical maintenance to ensure the efficiency and reliability of manufacturing operations. This role requires a strong technical background, leadership abilities, and a proactive approach to preventive and corrective maintenance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in heavy manufacturing, electrical expertise at a journeyman level, and the ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize testing equipment such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes to diagnose electrical and mechanical issues.
• Maintain, repair, and replace wiring, fuses, contactors, relays, circuit breakers, switches, and other electrical components.
• Use hand and power tools, including conduit benders, screwdrivers, pliers, hacksaws, wire strippers, drills, and saws for maintenance tasks.

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance:

• Conduct routine inspections to identify and address potential equipment issues before failures occur.
• Repair motors, transformers, generators, and industrial robotics control systems.
• Respond promptly to facility emergencies and breakdowns, minimizing downtime.
• Implement and enforce lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Technical Expertise:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment failures using electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and the National Electrical Code to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Work with high-voltage systems (240V, 400V 3-phase) and oversee the maintenance of facility electrical systems, including HVAC.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Supervise and direct maintenance personnel, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
• Provide hands-on training and mentorship to junior employees to develop departmental expertise.
• Collaborate with Electronic Technicians and Electrical Engineers to resolve complex technical issues.
• Delegate tasks effectively and ensure completion of maintenance projects in alignment with production goals.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in heavy manufacturing maintenance.
• Electrical expertise equivalent to a journeyman certification.
• Strong mechanical knowledge, ideally at a journeyman level.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting motors, transformers, and industrial robotics.
• Extensive knowledge of the National Electrical Code and relevant safety regulations.

Key Attributes:

• Ability to work independently and lead a team without close supervision.
• Initiative to take on new projects and continuously develop skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing complex mechanical-electrical issues.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities based on production demands.
• Capability to develop and implement safe work plans effectively.

This position offers an opportunity to apply technical expertise while leading a maintenance team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing opportunities, contact Tyler Broekhuis with GPAC. Resumes can be confidentially sent to tyler.broekhuis@gogpac.com.