Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor
Job Description

The Maintenance Supervisor serves as the subject matter expert for all instrumentation within a fermentation facility and broader plant, while leading a team of maintenance technicians. This role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities and includes providing secondary on-call support to the night shift maintenance team for troubleshooting complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for all instrumentation within the fermentation facility and the plant, ensuring reliable and accurate operation of equipment.
• Lead, guide, and support maintenance technicians, fostering a collaborative and safety-focused team environment.
• Provide secondary on-call support to the night shift maintenance team, assisting with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues as they arise.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime and maintain efficient plant operations.
• Perform PLC troubleshooting to identify and correct control system issues that impact equipment performance.
• Coordinate and oversee maintenance activities on instrumentation and related systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with operational standards.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment reliability and maintenance practices.
• Communicate effectively with operations and other departments to plan and prioritize maintenance work in alignment with production needs.

• Strong expertise in instrumentation within an industrial or plant environment.
• Hands-on experience with electrical systems and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in mechanical systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and control systems.
• Ability to provide effective troubleshooting support during night shift on-call coverage.
• Demonstrated leadership potential with the ability to guide and support maintenance technicians.
• Well-rounded technical background across multiple maintenance disciplines.

• Previous experience in an industrial facility, particularly in a process or manufacturing environment, is beneficial.
• Experience working with fermentation processes or feed production is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams and relay technical information clearly.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to established procedures and best practices.

This privately held organization offers an excellent benefits package and is known for taking exceptional care of its employees. The company values stability, long-term relationships, and a supportive culture where employees feel appreciated and respected. Team members enjoy working in an environment that encourages professional growth, recognizes contributions, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Work Environment

The role is based in a typical industrial facility that blends horse and cattle feed and includes a fermentation plant. The environment involves working around industrial equipment, instrumentation, and process systems, with a focus on safe and efficient operations. The position includes collaboration with day and night shift maintenance teams, including secondary on-call responsibilities for night shift support. Employees can expect a hands-on, production-focused setting where adherence to safety protocols and appropriate industrial attire is essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Nicholasville, KY.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Nicholasville,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.