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Verified Pay $80000-$110000 per year
Hours Full-time
Location Chicago, Illinois, 60619
Chicago, Illinois

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Position Summary: 

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the maintenance team to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operation of all plant equipment and facilities. This role plays a critical part in minimizing downtime and supporting production goals in a heavy industrial steel manufacturing environment. 

*We are looking for Supervisors for both 2nd and 3rd Shifts*

Compensation: $80,000-$110,000 per year + OT and Quarterly Bonuses

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of maintenance personnel, including mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation technicians.
  • Schedule and assign work orders, preventive maintenance tasks, and repair activities to minimize equipment downtime.
  • Ensure proper operation, maintenance, and repair of all plant machinery, including furnaces, rolling mills, cranes, conveyors, and hydraulic systems.
  • Monitor the condition of equipment and initiate corrective actions to prevent unscheduled downtime.
  • Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards; lead safety meetings and enforce safety practices.
  • Collaborate with production, engineering, and other departments to support equipment upgrades and process improvements.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and reports using CMMS or other tracking systems.
  • Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with vendors for timely procurement of tools, parts, and services.
  • Provide hands-on technical support and mentorship to maintenance staff.
  • Participate in hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining maintenance personnel.

 

Qualifications: 

  • High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, mechanical, or electrical engineering preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a heavy industrial or steel manufacturing environment.
  • Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team lead experience.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial equipment maintenance, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, PLCs, and electrical systems.
  • Familiarity with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.

 

Physical Requirements: 

  • Ability to work in a steel plant environment (heat, noise, dust).
  • Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • May be required to work off-shifts, weekends, or respond to emergencies as needed.

 

Preferred Experience: 

  • Experience with predictive maintenance techniques (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis).
  • Background in lean manufacturing or TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) practices.

 



Compensation details: 80000-110000 Yearly Salary





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Posting ID: 1164117843 Posted: 2025-09-22 Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor