Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor 

Primary function

Manage maintenance personnel and maintain equipment in assigned areas throughout facility

Reports to:
 Maintenance Manager but works independently with minimal supervision

Basic Responsibilities:

• Provide day to day supervision of maintenance personnel
• Provide work assignments for preventive maintenance of equipment and/or repair of equipment when necessary
• Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel
• Monitor inventories and condition of maintenance shop to ensure safe adequate working conditions. Order repair material and spare parts as needed. 
• Analyze equipment failure to prevent future problems
• Assist in Capital Expenditure planning by providing input regarding equipment failure history and recommending equipment upgrade
• Establish and enforce first class standards of housekeeping
• Review work performance and train department personnel accordingly
• Perform Root Cause Analysis to determine failures and implementing corrective actions
• Ensuring facilities, equipment and control systems are maintained in a condition to safely and cost-effectively produce quality products
• Record repairs and maintenance performed
• Investigate accidents or injuries and prepare reports of findings
• Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, or disciplinary measures
• Compile operational or personnel records, such as time and production records, inventory data, repair or maintenance statistics, or test results
• Develop, implement, or evaluate maintenance policies and procedures
• Counsel employees about work-related issues and assist employees to correct job-skill deficiencies
• Examine objects, systems, or facilities and analyze information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs
• Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment
• Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment
• Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear
• Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs
• Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices
• Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs
• Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery
• Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems

Education / Experience Requirements

• Successful completion of a trade school or an Associate’s degree in related field
• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
• Training in all areas of electrical/mechanical testing and repairs
•  4 years of “front line” supervisory experience in a line manufacturing role OR 2 years related experience and/or training or a combination of education & experience
• Experience with stainless steel and specialty alloys desirable
• Strong electrical experience in an industrial or steel- related environment
• Experience with high voltage distribution systems
• Strong computer skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a hot/cold and dusty environment
• Ability to walk and climb stairs
• Ability to prolonged standing and walking
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE

Benefits: 

• Benefits start on first day (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug, HSA,FSA)
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short and long term disability insurance
• Profit sharing, USW Pension, 401K

Universal Stainless is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.