Maintenance Supervisor - Steel Mill / Rod Mill

Maintenance Supervisor - Steel Mill / Rod Mill

📍 Location : Peoria, IL (on-site - Steel Mill / Rod Mill)

💼 Type : Full-time | Supervisory

💰 Compensation : $60,000 - $80,000 + Overtime Opportunities

📅 Schedule : Flexible shifts | Must be available for off-hours, weekends, and on-call duties as needed

Step into your future with Liberty Steel & Wire-where tradition meets opportunity. Are you a natural leader with hands-on maintenance experience in a unionized industrial setting? Are you someone who thrives on solving mechanical problems and keeping operations running smoothly? If you said "yes," then this could be the career path you've been waiting for!

🔧 What You'll Do :

As a Maintenance Supervisor , you'll play a key role in keeping our mill running at peak performance. You'll lead a team of skilled tradespeople and be responsible for short-term maintenance solutions and overall equipment reliability across the plant. Your core responsibilities will include :

✅ Supervise craft personnel on your assigned shift

✅ Coordinate and direct resources to complete timely equipment repairs

✅ Conduct inspections and ensure proper functioning of mill equipment

✅ Promote continuous productivity, safety, quality, and cleanliness

✅ Document shift activities and ensure smooth turnover to the next shift

✅ Secure materials, equipment, and resources as needed

🛠 What We're Looking For :

Required Qualifications :

🔹 Associate's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering / Technology   (Extensive experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)

🔹 2-5 years of experience in a Steel Mill or other heavy industrial environment

🔹 Proven supervisory experience in a unionized environment 🔹 Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints and schematics

🔹 Willingness to work any shift and overtime as required

🔹 Ability to interpret maintenance manuals, procedures, and safety rules

🔹 Must pass physical, drug screening, and background check

Preferred Qualifications :

🔹 Military maintenance experience (Navy Nuclear Power Program or similar)

🔹 Passion for learning and continuous improvement

🔹 Motivation to tackle challenges head-on

🔹 Expertise :

• Strong knowledge of heavy industrial mechanical & electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and blueprints
• Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office & maintenance software systems

🔹 Mindset :

💙 Why Join Us?

🏭 Be part of a proud American legacy-100% made in the USA

👥 Work in a team-first environment where your growth matters

🎖 We strongly encourage women and veterans to apply

📈 Start a career , not just another job

📢 Equal Opportunity Employer - Committed to diversity in our workforce

🚀 Ready to Keep the Mill Moving?

📩 Apply now and become part of something built to last. Need an accommodation? Reach out to our HR team-we're here to help!