Maintenance Supervisor

Finkl Steel

$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in heavy industry or steel manufacturing.
  • At least 2 years of supervisory or team lead experience.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial equipment maintenance, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
  • Familiarity with CMMS systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate maintenance team activities, including mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation technicians.
  • Schedule and assign work orders and preventive maintenance tasks to minimize downtime.
  • Ensure proper maintenance and operation of all plant machinery, including complex systems like furnaces and cranes.
  • Monitor equipment condition and initiate actions to prevent unscheduled downtime.
  • Lead compliance with safety standards and enforce safety practices among the team.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to support equipment upgrades and process improvements.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs using CMMS or tracking systems.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for overtime and quarterly bonuses.
  • Hands-on technical support and mentorship provided to staff.
  • Involvement in hiring, training, and evaluating maintenance personnel.
  • Dynamic work environment within a heavy industrial steel plant.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the maintenance team to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operation of all plant equipment and facilities. This role plays a critical part in minimizing downtime and supporting production goals in a heavy industrial steel manufacturing environment.

*We are looking for a Supervisor on 3rd Shift*

Compensation: $80,000-$110,000 per year + OT and Quarterly Bonuses

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of maintenance personnel, including mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation technicians.
  • Schedule and assign work orders, preventive maintenance tasks, and repair activities to minimize equipment downtime.
  • Ensure proper operation, maintenance, and repair of all plant machinery, including furnaces, rolling mills, cranes, conveyors, and hydraulic systems.
  • Monitor the condition of equipment and initiate corrective actions to prevent unscheduled downtime.
  • Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards; lead safety meetings and enforce safety practices.
  • Collaborate with production, engineering, and other departments to support equipment upgrades and process improvements.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and reports using CMMS or other tracking systems.
  • Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with vendors for timely procurement of tools, parts, and services.
  • Provide hands-on technical support and mentorship to maintenance staff.
  • Participate in hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining maintenance personnel.


Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, mechanical, or electrical engineering preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a heavy industrial or steel manufacturing environment.
  • Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team lead experience.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial equipment maintenance, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, PLCs, and electrical systems.
  • Familiarity with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.


Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to work in a steel plant environment (heat, noise, dust).
  • Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • May be required to work off-shifts, weekends, or respond to emergencies as needed.


Preferred Experience:
  • Experience with predictive maintenance techniques (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis).
  • Background in lean manufacturing or TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) practices.


We Offer:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
  • 401k Match & Profit Sharing
  • STD and Life Insurance
  • 10 paid holidays and PTO
  • Quarterly Gainsharing Bonuses
  • Union membership
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Overtime and Double Time

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