1st Shift Maintenance Supervisor - Foundry

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems Americas; Pageland (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-impact Maintenance Supervisor position in the Aalberts Foundry in Pageland, SC, is open for a skilled leader ready to guide the first-shift maintenance team. You will manage preventive maintenance, respond quickly to machine breakdowns, and assist with new installations to keep production flowing efficiently.

The role requires extensive mechanical and electrical expertise, 7+ years in maintenance leadership, and a hands-on approach to safety and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive mechanical and electrical experience.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive maintenance leadership in a machining/industrial setting.
• Commitment to learning new technology and reducing downtime.
• Strong knowledge and application of safety rules and regulations.
• Experience implementing TPM or reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced foundry environment.
• Ability to interact positively with employees, managers and contractors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication with department supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the first-shift maintenance team and oversee preventive maintenance schedules and breakdown responses.
• Assign and track work orders, ensuring timely completion and quality.
• Review and ensure accuracy of completed work orders.
• Motivate the team to meet performance targets.
• Coordinate with production and engineering to minimize downtime and optimize processes.
• Manage spare parts and maintain budget compliance for maintenance activities.
• Ensure safety practices are followed across all tasks.
• Provide hands-on leadership and technical guidance to the team.
• Monitor downtime, initiate repairs, and implement equipment modifications as needed.
• Support design and installation of new equipment or modifications.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Leadership

Safety compliance

TPM / RCMM experience

Communication

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Deadline driven

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

1st Shift Maintenance Supervisor - Foundry

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: 1STSH001153

• Posted : August 17, 2026
• Full-Time

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Pageland - Bypass
1509 S Van L Mungo Blvd
Pageland, SC 29278, USA

Pageland - Bypass
1509 S Van L Mungo Blvd
Pageland, SC 29278, USA

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Foundry Maintenance Supervisor to unlock your ambition and work the future at Aalberts.

As a full-time Maintenance Supervisor in the Foundry at Aalberts, located in Pageland, SC, you will be responsible for all personnel within the maintenance department. The supervisor will oversee all preventative maintenance schedules and quick responses to machine breakdowns. They will assist with all new installations.

the Aalberts way

Aalberts is built on entrepreneurship. We believe the more space people are given, the greater their chance of finding brilliant solutions for our customers. That is why we encourage everyone to take ownership, think independently yet work as one team. You are in charge today of what happens tomorrow. For yourself, for the company, and for our planet.

• Manage the first shift maintenance team on a day-to-day basis, preventative maintenance schedules, while providing quick responses to breakdowns.
• Assign work orders to the team and complete as scheduled.
• Review completed work orders to ensure they are complete and correct.
• Motivate the team to achieve performance targets.
• Coordinate with production supervisors to ensure the foundry runs as smoothly.
• Partner with the Engineering Manager to ensure requests cause minimal engineering downtime and disruption to process flows.
• Maintain adequate materials and spare parts that remain within approved budgets.
• Ensure safe working practices are applied to all engineering and maintenance activities by personal inspections and monitoring procedures.
• Lead the team with hands-on examples and supervision.
• Monitor plant downtime and performance, initiate repairs, and make necessary modifications.
• Provide technical support for the design and installation of new equipment or modifications to existing equipment.
• Manage third-party maintenance contractors and ensure they follow site procedures.
• Perform monthly facility walk through and make notes of facility condition. Create work orders as required to repair all noted discrepancies.
• Perform casual labor properly, such as lifting/moving heavy items following appropriate safety procedures.
• Replace worn or damaged parts such as hoses, wiring and belts in machines and equipment.
• Ensure all safety precautions are followed while performing work.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by your manager

requirements

• Extensive mechanical and electrical experience.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive maintenance leadership experience in a machining or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Continue learning new technology and techniques to reduce redundancy and recommend new cost saving ideas.
• Strong knowledge and application of safety rules and regulations.
• Experience implementing TPM or similar reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, foundry environment.
• Able to function in a leadership role and interact positively and openly with employees, managers and contractors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to work constructively in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Targeted attributes
• Expertise in developing creative solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• In-depth knowledge of all steps required in the installation and repair process. This includes effectively and efficiently, providing clear communication and direction, giving timely and helpful feedback to improve solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with department supervisors.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines within a fast-paced environment.

why work at Aalberts?

• Globally renowned company, dedicated to technological innovation and excellence
• Diverse teams of passionate individuals, committed to making a difference
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Think independently yet work as one team
• Be in charge today of what happens tomorrow

about Aalberts

We are a company of over 13,000 passionate people spread across 50 countries, working as one to engineer mission-critical technologies, making impact in everyday life. Aalberts IPSA proudly supports eco-friendly buildings to high-tech manufacturing, minuscule microchips to the largest seagoing vessels, and next-gen vehicles to lightweight airplanes. Since 1975, we have been at the forefront of where technological innovation truly matters and progress is really made for a clean, smart and responsible future.

work environment

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, or climb for extended periods.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Use of hands to handle tools, parts, and equipment; ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to speak, hear, and see clearly with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, or in awkward positions as needed for repairs or inspections.
• Foundry environment involving exposure to high temperatures, loud noise, dust, smoke, and molten metal.
• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, hot surfaces, and fumes or airborne particles.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, hearing protection, and respirators when applicable.
• Ability to respond to alarms and emergencies in a fast-paced industrial setting.
• Clear verbal communication skills to coordinate with all departments, vendors and colleagues. Specifically, upper intermediate (B2) language level in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, leaders, vendors, and visitors in office, production, and warehouse environments, including areas where background noise is present and hearing protection is required. Must be able to receive and exchange information necessary to perform the essential functions of the role and follow safety protocols in an industrial setting, with or without reasonable accommodation.

compensation and benefits

The salaried rate for this role is fair and decided upon based on experience and proven skills alignment through our interview process. This role will observe our company’s 12 paid holidays, generous paid time off and competitive full suite benefits package.

our commitment to all

Aalberts IPSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Uninvited agency solicitation will not be considered. Profiles sent by third-party recruiters will be treated as direct applications from the candidate.

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