Sr Maintenance Tech Supervisor

Reporting to the Maintenance & Facilities Manager the primary responsibility is to supervise the daily performance of every Maintenance Tech on assigned shift to achieve team and company objectives. This hands-on supervisor will have broad based industrial maintenance experience and a core skill set in plastic injection molding machines and / or plastic sheet extrusion, inline thermoforming, EPP / EPS shape molding, and related production support equipment. Experience will encompass : Electrical / PLC, Robotics, Mechanical, Hydraulic / Pneumatics, Welding, Machining, Conveyor systems, etc. Must be willing to tackle any maintenance challenges and be willing to assist and learn from others in their area of expertise.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assigns and schedules PMs, backlog, and project work based on machine requirements and availability.
• Conducts daily team shift start-up meetings (aka Toolbox Meetings) that include work assignments, safety topics and special instructions.
• Instructs employees in, and enforces, the company and department policies and safety procedures. Tests, measures and documents employee understanding of the policies and procedures and conducts additional training and corrective actions as necessary.
• Oversees, motivates, and supports employees, including management of training and professional development.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures, monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
• Participates in the selection of maintenance employees, provides and coordinates training, works with employees to correct deficiencies and narrow skill gaps, and conducts disciplinary action as required.
• Trains Techs in all facets of the CMMS and ensures all work has been documented by Techs on CMMS by end of shift.
• Interprets prints, technical information, and work instructions to Technicians as necessary.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems and / or assists Techs in solving work problems.
• Manually cleans / dismantles / replaces / repairs defective machines or electrical / electronic, mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic components of machinery and equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance per defined interval / schedule in an efficient manner.
• Lays out, assembles, installs and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, material handling / transfer equipment.
• Locates malfunctions through close observation of machinery, utilizing test instruments and knowledge of machine operation. Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
• Reads blueprints, ladder logic, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics to troubleshoot machines.

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Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status

US Citizen or Green Card