Maintenance Technician Supervisor

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Maintenance Technician Supervisor (3rd Shift) Job Description

This working Maintenance Technician Supervisor role leads the local maintenance team on 3rd shift in a heavy industrial steel manufacturing environment. You will coordinate and participate in daily maintenance activities on the shop floor, oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensure safe, reliable operation of a mix of new and legacy production equipment. The position combines hands‑on technical work with leadership responsibilities, including scheduling, coaching, and performance management for the maintenance team.

• Coordinate the daily activities of the maintenance teams to ensure all production equipment remains operational and downtime is minimized.

• Work as a hands‑on supervisor on the shop floor, performing maintenance tasks alongside the team when needed.

• Manage employees’ attendance and hours worked, including overseeing a 50-hour work week structure starting in the second week.

• Evaluate employee performance and provide regular feedback to support growth and accountability.

• Utilize and enforce progressive discipline policies as needed to maintain team standards and performance.

• Delegate maintenance assignments to appropriate teams and personnel based on skill, urgency, and production priorities.

• Train, mentor, and coach new and current employees on maintenance procedures, safety practices, and equipment operation.

• Inspect materials, tools, and equipment to detect malfunctions and identify necessary repairs or replacements.

• Lead all employees in company safety initiatives, actively foster a safe work environment, and consistently enforce and support safety policies and rules.

• Ensure proper understanding and use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), including how to select appropriate PPE and why it is required.

• Oversee and manage preventive maintenance programs in a production/manufacturing environment to reduce unplanned downtime.

• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on industrial equipment and conveyor systems.

• Interpret and work from electrical drawings, blueprints, and schematics to diagnose and repair equipment.

• Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues, recommending corrective actions, and implementing long‑term solutions.

• Collaborate with operations leadership to prioritize maintenance work orders and balance reactive repairs with preventive maintenance tasks.

• Three or more years of previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Previous hands‑on experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment.

• Ability to maintain maintenance operations through supervising, planning, scheduling, and monitoring labor productivity.

• Experience working in heavy industrial, steel, or similar dirty‑type environments.

• Experience with hydraulic systems and PLCs.

• Electrical experience, including 3-phase and 480V systems.

• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills with PLC knowledge (ladder logic not required).

• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment, including conveyors, motors, and related systems.

• Experience managing preventive maintenance programs in a production or manufacturing environment.

• Comfort using computers and software such as Microsoft Office and Excel.

• Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to guide and develop a maintenance team.

• Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members and other departments.

• Ability to problem‑solve and resolve issues quickly in a fast‑paced production setting.

• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams.

• At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience.

• Experience with hydraulics…