1st Shift Maintenance Supervisor

Prowood, LLC; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prowood, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Wisconsin to lead the maintenance department, supervise staff, and implement preventive maintenance programs. You will coordinate repairs, safety initiatives, and parts procurement to keep machinery and facilities in optimal condition.

The role emphasizes training, performance evaluation, and adherence to safety rules across all maintenance activities. Experience in electrical/hydraulic systems is valued, along with strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Post-high school education is required.
• 3–5 years in machine repair and maintenance; 1–3 years in supervision.
• Experience with electrical, hydraulic, control technology, and welding.
• Familiar with MS Office and business software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interviews and hiring processes.
• Orientates and trains maintenance personnel.
• Coaches, counsels employees, and initiates discipline as required.
• Develops and implements preventive maintenance programs.
• Repairs machinery, equipment, buildings, and assets.
• Orders supplies and parts as required and maintains records.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Control technology

Welding

Safety practices

MS Office

People management

Interviewing

Education

Post-high school education

Tools

Measuring instruments

Hand tools

Job description

Job Summary The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision and coordination of the maintenance department functions and programs. Directs and coordinates support services. Training and development of its employees.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in interviews and hiring processes
• Orientates and trains maintenance personnel
• Coaches counsel employees, and initiates discipline as required
• Evaluates the performance of subordinates
• Develops and implements preventative and other maintenance programs to ensure proper equipment operation
• Identifies, researches, and resolves problems
• Coordinates maintenance activities with the operating department's requirements
• Leads employees in continuous improvement and safety initiatives
• Performs regular/preventative maintenance on all machinery, tools, and buildings
• Develops, implements, and supervises the plant's Preventive Maintenance program
• Repairs machinery, equipment, buildings, and other Company assets in accordance with diagrams, operating manuals, and manufacturing specifications, or by management request
• Orders supplies and parts as required, at competitive pricing and rates
• Maintains records of repair/maintenance activities, per Company policy
• Prepares other reports as required
• Performs duties consistent with established safety rules and procedures
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Post-high school education is required
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in machine repair and maintenance area; 1 to 3 years of experience managing people
• Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and control technology, and welding
• Working knowledge of safe equipment practices and applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Demonstrate working knowledge of hazardous wage and hazardous material handling procedures and practices
• Working knowledge of the use of precision tools, measuring instruments, and other hand tools
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and other business software
• Preferred understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures
• Must be at least 18 years of age

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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