1st Shift Maintenance Supervisor

Venteon; Dundee (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon in Dundee, MI is seeking a hands-on 1st Shift Maintenance Supervisor with 4+ years in industrial maintenance and metal stamping knowledge. This permanent role involves leading maintenance and production teams, ensuring equipment reliability and safety, and expanding preventive maintenance programs on mechanical systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong machine repair skills, ability to read blueprints, and experience with PLCs, robotics, hydraulics and welding.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years industrial maintenance / machine repair experience.
• Metal stamping knowledge and previous supervision experience preferred.
• Must be able to read blueprints, schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with dies, presses and related mechanical equipment beneficial.
• Familiarity with PLCs, robotics and electrical controls is expected.

Responsibilities

• Leads maintenance operations and production personnel on the team.
• Oversees installation, modification, maintenance and repair of production equipment and facilities.
• Interprets blueprints and manufacturer specifications to guide repairs.
• Establishes preventive maintenance programs for machinery and facilities.
• Prepares progress reports and recommends corrective actions.
• Performs diagnostic troubleshooting using precision instruments.
• Advocates safe and compliant maintenance practices.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Industrial maintenance

Blueprint reading

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Welding

Education

Journeyman Electrician

Engineering degree (mechanical preferred)

Tools

PLC Programming

Robotics Systems

Electrical Schematics

Job description

1ST SHIFT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - DUNDEE, MICHIGAN

A growing Manufacturing Company in the Dundee, Michigan area is looking for a working, hands on the floor 1st Shift Maintenance Supervisor. Prospective Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years Industrial Maintenance / Machine Repair experience as well as Metal Stamping knowledge and previous Supervision Experience. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position leads the maintenance operations and the production personnel assigned to work on your team.


• The Machine Supervisor and participates in the construction, installation, modification, maintenance of production and quality by guaranteeing the operation and repairs of mechanical equipment and machinery, systems, facilities and related controls of varying design or complexity.


• Participates in the construction, installation, modification, maintenance and repair of dies, presses and other mechanical equipment and machinery by interpreting blueprints, manufacturers specifications, and written and verbal instructions.


• Assists in the establishment of preventive maintenance programs for mechanical equipment and machinery and facilities.


• Prepares reports and analyses indicating work progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.


• Completes preventive maintenance prerequisites on mechanical equipment like motors, conveyors, production machines, pneumatic tools and engines thereby ensuring smooth operation of such machinery and mechanical gadgets.


• Conducts predictive maintenance for mechanical equipment and machinery and facilities.


• Follows manufacturer s instructions, engineering specifications, sketches, operation manuals, and diagrams, to diagnose and troubleshoot abnormalities.


• Must be able to identify sources of complications by observing mechanical devices while in operation and tune in for issues by utilizing accuracy and inspection instruments.


• Must be able to take out defective parts by disassembling mechanisms using cranes, hoists, and hand and power tools.


• Ability to oversee performing troubleshooting tasks and repair works on complex industrial machines.


• Will be required to understand metal properties, layout, troubleshooting industrial machines, and shop mathematics by making use of PLC, control and relay circuits.


• Ability to weld, alter or fabricate components of equipment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 2 years of Journeyman s experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures from blueprints, schematics and sketches preferred. A Degree in Engineering with mechanical specialty with at least 3 years cognitive and vocational experience in handling machine and machine parts would be preferred.


• Must exhibit outstanding ability to learn and comprehend the fundamentals of the functioning of machines.


• Excellent general understanding of hydraulic systems with display of mastery in troubleshooting by utilizing deductive reasoning and schematics.


• Ability to achieve general maintenance essentials for system cooling towers, plant coolant and operational system specifics.


• Ability to illustrate general maintenance requisite and simple procedures for operation of various types of pump including reciprocating, centrifugal, vane etc.


• Must have knowledge of robotics, pneumatics, hydraulic and electrical system principles, and troubleshooting PLC logic and controls.


• Must have experience with robotic welders, robotic cells, and manually operated equipment.