Maintenance Supervisor
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Industry:
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Automotive Manufacturing | Stamping | Assembly | Laser Welding
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Employment Type:
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Full-Time
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on
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Maintenance Supervisor
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to lead maintenance operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment specializing in metal stamping, assembly, and laser welding. This individual will be responsible for supervising maintenance personnel, maximizing equipment uptime, troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical issues, and ensuring production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably.
The ideal candidate will have at least
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5 years of industrial maintenance experience and 1 year of leadership, supervisory, or management experience
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. Experience in automotive manufacturing, particularly stamping presses, automated assembly lines, and laser welding systems, is highly preferred.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong maintenance professional who can lead a team, respond effectively to equipment breakdowns, and drive continuous improvement across the plant.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Leadership & Team Management
Supervise, lead, and support maintenance technicians and skilled trades personnel.
Assign daily work orders, prioritize maintenance activities, and coordinate labor to meet production demands.
Provide technical guidance, coaching, and training to maintenance team members.
Monitor team performance, promote accountability, and maintain high standards of workmanship and professionalism.
Coordinate maintenance coverage across shifts and support effective communication between production and maintenance teams.
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation-related equipment issues.
Support the maintenance and repair of stamping presses, assembly equipment, robotic systems, laser welding equipment, conveyors, fixtures, and other automated production systems.
Respond to equipment breakdowns, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring failures.
Support equipment installations, modifications, machine launches, and continuous improvement projects.
Preventive Maintenance & Reliability
Develop, maintain, and improve preventive maintenance schedules and procedures.
Monitor equipment downtime, maintenance costs, recurring failures, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and increase production efficiency.
Ensure maintenance work orders, equipment history, and required documentation are completed accurately.
Coordinate spare parts, tooling, outside contractors, and maintenance resources as needed.
Safety, Quality & Production Support
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable machine-safety standards.
Enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe work practices.
Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and other departments to resolve equipment-related issues.
Support production schedules, customer requirements, quality objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work environment.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of
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5 years of industrial maintenance experience
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in a manufacturing environment.
Minimum of
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1 year of leadership, supervisory, team lead, or management experience
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Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Working knowledge of industrial equipment, motors, drives, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and industrial controls.
Ability to lead a team, prioritize competing demands, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to workplace safety, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in automotive manufacturing, particularly
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metal stamping, assembly, and laser welding
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Experience maintaining stamping presses, transfer systems, robotic automation, conveyors, and automated assembly equipment.
Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting, HMI systems, VFDs, servo systems, and industrial robotics.
Experience with laser welding equipment and associated safety systems.
Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance programs, root cause analysis, and reliability improvement methodologies.
Experience with CMMS systems, maintenance KPIs, and work order management.
Technical training, an industrial maintenance certificate, or an associate degree in a related field is a plus.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The successful candidate is a hands-on leader who understands the demands of a high-volume manufacturing operation. They can troubleshoot equipment alongside technicians when needed while effectively coordinating the team, planning maintenance activities, and communicating with production leadership.
We are looking for someone who takes ownership of equipment performance, develops their team, responds calmly under pressure, and consistently looks for ways to improve safety, reliability, and productivity.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation based on experience.
Benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
Paid time off and paid holidays
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
A collaborative, team-oriented manufacturing environment.
You should be proficient in: