Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor
Job Description

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees day-to-day maintenance activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, helping ensure equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for supervising skilled maintenance technicians while coordinating planned and emergency maintenance activities.
The role combines technical troubleshooting with team leadership, work prioritization, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily activities of maintenance technicians.
• Assign, schedule, and prioritize maintenance work based on production needs.
• Coordinate planned maintenance and emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Serve as a hands-on supervisor, assisting with troubleshooting and repairs when needed.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment issues.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and according to established procedures.
• Manage maintenance work orders, documentation, and follow-up.
• Assist with shutdowns, major maintenance activities, and equipment projects.
• Coordinate spare parts and inventory needs.
• Utilize CMMS/EAM systems to track maintenance activities and equipment history.
• Coach and provide technical guidance to maintenance technicians.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance processes.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
• Partner with operations and other departments to align maintenance priorities with production needs.

Essential Skills

• 57 years of industrial maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 12+ years of experience as a Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Supervisor, Foreman, or similar leadership role.
• Strong hands-on electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Mechanical maintenance and repair experience with production equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience supervising or directing maintenance technicians.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause problem-solving skills.
• Experience with maintenance planning, scheduling, and work-order management.
• Experience using CMMS, EAM, or similar maintenance management software.
• Ability to prioritize emergency repairs while managing planned maintenance activities.
• Strong commitment to industrial safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a high-volume or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Equipment installation, commissioning, or startup experience.
• Experience supporting planned shutdowns and major maintenance projects.
• Background working with complex industrial equipment.
• Experience improving preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability.
• Strong leadership and team-development skills.
• Experience working closely with production, engineering, and operations teams.

Why Work Here?

This position offers the opportunity to take on a hands-on leadership role within an established manufacturing operation. Youll have the ability to work closely with a skilled maintenance team, solve complex equipment issues, and directly contribute to improvements in reliability, safety, and overall plant performance.
Work Environment

This position is based within an industrial manufacturing facility and requires regular presence on the production floor. The role involves hands-on interaction with production equipment and electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
The Maintenance Supervisor will split time between leading the maintenance team, coordinating work, troubleshooting equipment, and completing administrative responsibilities. Some flexibility outside normal working hours may be required depending on production and maintenance needs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saranac, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $43.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saranac, MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saranac,MI.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


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):
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