Maintenance Superintendent

Location: New Hartford

Job Description

Summary

The Maintenance Superintendent provides strategic and hands‑on leadership for all maintenance activities within the Bar Mill and Melt Shop. This role oversees maintenance supervisors, repair personnel, and utility staff to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all equipment. The Superintendent manages work prioritization, resource allocation, training, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts while fostering a high‑morale, collaborative, and safety‑focused work environment.

Essential Functions

Leadership & Communication

* Communicate company goals, objectives, and priorities to all maintenance personnel, both supervisory and hourly.

* Lead the training, development, and performance management of supervisors, repairers, and utility personnel.

* Enforce company rules, regulations, and performance standards for both salaried and hourly employees.

* Conduct weekly one‑on‑one meetings with all salaried direct reports.

* Maintain high morale and promote a cooperative, engaged workforce.

Safety & Compliance

* Actively participate in safety initiatives, including safety contacts, audits, and prompt accident investigations.

* Enforce all safety policies, procedures, and productivity programs.

* Promote good housekeeping and ensure a safe, compliant work environment across the Bar Mill and Melt Shop.

Maintenance Operations

* Supervise and direct maintenance supervisors and hourly trades in daily repair, troubleshooting, and equipment modification activities.

* Review incoming work requests, assign priorities based on production requirements and manpower availability.

* Troubleshoot equipment issues to determine root causes and required repairs.

* Ensure parts, materials, and tools are available to support planned and unplanned work.

* Maintain accurate logs of completed work, overtime records, and verify time sheet accuracy.

* Review job requirements to determine labor, equipment, and material needs.

* Order parts, materials, and tools as required.

Planning & Coordination

* Collaborate with Department Managers and Planners to develop and execute maintenance schedules and long‑range plans.

* Ensure interdepartmental cooperation to support production goals and minimize downtime.

* Prioritize maintenance activities based on manufacturing needs and equipment criticality.

Additional Responsibilities

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