Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees a team of 6–10 maintenance technicians on the production floor, focusing primarily on leadership, coordination, and technical guidance rather than hands-on repair work. This role is responsible for organizing and tracking machine repairs, parts, work orders, and preventive maintenance schedules, while ensuring high machine uptime in a busy automotive manufacturing environment. The supervisor works closely with engineering, maintenance, production, and management teams to direct daily maintenance activities across hydraulic, robotic, mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of 6–10 maintenance technicians, providing direction, support, and coaching to ensure safe and efficient work practices.
• Focus on leading and coordinating maintenance activities rather than performing extensive hands-on maintenance work in a unionized environment.
• Organize and manage data entry and documentation related to machine repairs, parts usage, work orders, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate mechanical and electrical troubleshooting efforts to guide technicians toward effective solutions.
• Work directly with engineering technicians, maintenance staff, production teams, and site leadership to maintain and improve machine uptime.
• Oversee daily maintenance on hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, mechanical systems, electrical systems, conveyors, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Use blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation to support troubleshooting and repair planning.
• Delegate tasks and projects assigned by site leadership to grow experience in the role and support departmental objectives.
• Ensure preventive maintenance activities are completed, including participation in Sunday preventive maintenance days when required.
• Support installation, setup, and maintenance of machinery, including hydraulic presses, motors, sensors, and related equipment.
• Promote a proactive maintenance culture by identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, and equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate records in CMMS and other computer-based systems for maintenance history, parts inventory, and work orders.
• Coordinate and support on-call coverage as needed to respond to equipment issues outside of regular working hours.
• Ensure compliance with safety practices, including awareness of electrical hazards, ARC flash considerations, and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Collaborate with unionized staff in a fair and consistent manner, respecting established processes and agreements.

Essential Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in maintenance supervision, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong maintenance background with hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting to guide technicians through complex repairs.
• Experience working with hydraulics, hydraulic systems, hydraulic presses, and hydraulic pumps.
• Experience with pneumatics and pneumatic systems.
• Working knowledge of robotics, including Fanuc robots and robotic equipment used in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with conveyors and conveyor maintenance in a production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Electrical experience with 24V, 110V, and 480V systems, including controls and power distribution.
• Multicraft skill set covering mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines.
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment and the ability to oversee maintenance on PLC systems.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, CMMS software, and documentation of maintenance activities.
• Ability to perform and direct machine repair and installation work.
• Capability to work 50+ hours per week, including 5 days of 10-hour shifts and some weekend work as required.
• Willingness to work every other Saturday and occasional Sundays for preventive maintenance.
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation as required to support production needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing experience, preferably with Tier 1 automotive suppliers.
• Experience in a hot, high-volume factory environment with large-scale production operations.
• Exposure to sensors, motors, and controls components used in automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with ARC flash safety considerations and related electrical safety practices.
• Journeyman-level experience or journeyman license, card, or certification in a relevant trade is highly valued.
• Experience with welding processes such as MIG welding, stick welding, and related fabrication work.
• Experience in machine installation and commissioning in an industrial setting.
• Ability to work effectively in a unionized facility and collaborate with a large workforce.
• Strong organizational skills for managing maintenance schedules, documentation, and parts inventory.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with engineering, production, and leadership teams.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and system optimization.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a supportive culture where leadership listens and encourages continuous improvement, allowing team members to actively influence systems and processes. The maintenance team operates with a proactive mindset, emphasizing training, skill development, and long-term growth, reflected in strong tenure and multiple recent retirements. Team members receive multiple weeks of vacation, a tool allowance and reimbursement program, and straight-time pay after 50 hours, along with annual pay increases and opportunities for bonuses. The organization is investing significantly in facility expansion and equipment upgrades, creating opportunities to work with evolving technologies and contribute to a modernized operation.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large Tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility with more than 400 employees on site and a unionized workforce. Openings are available on 1st and 2nd shifts. Typical 1st shift hours are 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with the possibility of extended hours on Friday and Saturday as needed. Typical 2nd shift hours are 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The environment is a hot automotive factory setting with active production lines and older machinery alongside new equipment being installed as part of an expansion and modernization effort. The facility has an epoxy and paint-like smell due to manufacturing processes, and employees work around hydraulic presses, conveyors, robots, and other heavy industrial equipment. This is a direct-hire opportunity in a union facility, where overtime beyond 50 hours is compensated at straight time and annual pay increases are standard. The dress code is typical of an industrial maintenance setting, requiring appropriate workwear and personal protective equipment suitable for a hot, high-volume manufacturing environm

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of NORTH BALTIMORE, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

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.

full medical dental vision benefits.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in NORTH BALTIMORE,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® 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):
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.