Job Description
Maintenance Supervisor
Position Overview:
The Maintenance Supervisor leads a team of skilled technicians in performing electrical and mechanical maintenance to ensure the efficiency and reliability of manufacturing operations. This role requires a strong technical background, leadership abilities, and a proactive approach to preventive and corrective maintenance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in heavy manufacturing, electrical expertise at a journeyman level, and the ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities: Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance:
Utilize testing equipment such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes to diagnose electrical and mechanical issues.
Maintain, repair, and replace wiring, fuses, contactors, relays, circuit breakers, switches, and other electrical components.
Use hand and power tools, including conduit benders, screwdrivers, pliers, hacksaws, wire strippers, drills, and saws for maintenance tasks.
Preventive & Corrective Maintenance:
Conduct routine inspections to identify and address potential equipment issues before failures occur.
Repair motors, transformers, generators, and industrial robotics control systems.
Respond promptly to facility emergencies and breakdowns, minimizing downtime.
Implement and enforce lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
Technical Expertise:
Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment failures using electrical and mechanical knowledge.
Interpret blueprints, schematics, and the National Electrical Code to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Work with high-voltage systems (240V, 400V 3-phase) and oversee the maintenance of facility electrical systems, including HVAC.
Leadership & Team Development:
Supervise and direct maintenance personnel, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
Provide hands-on training and mentorship to junior employees to develop departmental expertise.
Collaborate with Electronic Technicians and Electrical Engineers to resolve complex technical issues.
Delegate tasks effectively and ensure completion of maintenance projects in alignment with production goals.
Qualifications & Experience:
10+ years of experience in heavy manufacturing maintenance.
Electrical expertise equivalent to a journeyman certification.
Strong mechanical knowledge, ideally at a journeyman level.
Proficiency in troubleshooting motors, transformers, and industrial robotics.
Extensive knowledge of the National Electrical Code and relevant safety regulations.
Key Attributes:
Ability to work independently and lead a team without close supervision.
Initiative to take on new projects and continuously develop skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing complex mechanical-electrical issues.
Adaptability to shifting priorities based on production demands.
Capability to develop and implement safe work plans effectively.
This position offers an opportunity to apply technical expertise while leading a maintenance team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing opportunities, contact Tyler Broekhuis with gpac. Resumes can be confidentially sent to
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Job Tags
Full time, Shift work