Maintenance Supervisor

Reporting to the General Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the direction and coordination of the Maintenance Department to ensure that the facility and all equipment is maintained in excellent repair as well as over-see the safety program.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall direction and coordination of the Maintenance Department to ensure that the facility and all equipment is maintained in excellent repair
• Must be able to identify problems, collect data and draw valid conclusions
• Maintains spare parts and tool inventories to ensure adequate supplies are on hand at all times to minimize equipment down time
• Ensures that both employees and outside contractors understand and adhere to all safety procedures and requirements while working in the facility
• Performs preventative and demand maintenance as required
• Assists Plant and Engineering with equipment installation and upgrades
• Assists with other tasks as assigned by Supervisor
• SUPERVISION GIVEN: Supervises the work of others and/or the function

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Language, mathematical and reasoning skills necessary to compute complex measurements and read and comprehend detailed instructions and electrical/mechanical drawings
• Minimum of five (5) years of maintenance experience with two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English
• Specific areas of knowledge include:
• Purchasing
• Knowledge of 480 volt 3 Phase power
• Ability to read and interpret ladder logic and electrical diagrams
• Electric motor control trouble-shooting
• Repair and trouble-shooting of mechanical systems
• Ability to operate welding equipment and a cutting torch
• Knowledge of hand and power tools and their safe use

Special Requirements:

• Must be willing to carry a pager/cell phone and be available 24/7 in the event of an emergency
• Must be medically approved for respirator use (EO)
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to high temperatures and high humidity (120°F and 60% RH for 20 minutes) (EO)

Training Required:

• Must complete all required training for a “Maintenance Supervisor” outlined in the training manual.