Summary of Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the hands-on oversight of a maintenance team that safely and efficiently supports a 24/7 manufacturing environment. The Maintenance and Reliability Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling, assigning, and overseeing day-to-day maintenance work, performing a variety of responsible duties related to the supervision of maintenance activities, as well as training, supervising, and evaluating the work of employees. This is a highly collaborative position and requires strong organizational, planning, follow-up, and communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to identify, modify, adjust, and repair mechanical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic parts and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings or diagrams including blueprints, schematics, and mechanical renditions.
• Ability to utilize a variety of power tools, hand tools, gauging, and measuring equipment safely and correctly.
• Thorough understanding and demonstrated ability to improve equipment reliability to minimize downtime, improve efficiencies, and produce a high-quality product to specification in a safe and efficient manner.
• Participate in purchasing maintenance materials and outside technical services in accordance with established company protocols and procedures.
• Assist in the establishment and implementation of a systematic preventative maintenance program with the Maintenance and Reliability Manager.
• Investigate equipment failures and unexpected breakdowns. Provide corrective actions to improve reliability and performance.
• Monitor parts requests to ensure adequate inventory and cost efficiencies are being met according to departmental budget.
• Lead Maintenance CI (continuous improvement) tasks reporting back to management with status updates.
• Facilitate selection of appropriate resources (contractors, suppliers, etc.) to minimize costs and ensure on-time and on-budget completion.
• Ensure, enforce, and adhere to all legislative requirements.
• Constantly enhance the motivation and team spirit of all operation staff.
• Minimize the risk of accidents and pollution.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts including electrical, mechanical, and robotics systems.
• Able to read wiring diagrams, electrical/mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic schematics, and ladder/function block logic.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Proficient in general math skills, including fractions and decimals.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of industrial PCs and PLCs (Siemens Step 7, Beckhoff Twin Cat) and electric circuitry consisting of contractors, relays, main voltage/control voltage, limit switches, and proximity sensors, preferred.
• Traits
• A detail-oriented individual is capable of time and project management.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical technology, mechatronics, engineering,g or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years or more experience in a maintenance supervisory position.
• Experience in highly automated manufacturing environments.
• Experience in working with ABB robots is preferred.
• Some fabrication experience is preferred.