Assistant Maintenance Superintendent

UNION ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION; Burgettstown (Washington County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wage

Medical

Dental

401k

Job summary

Union Electric Steel Corporation in Washington County, PA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to assist the Superintendent Maintenance in directing all Maintenance and Labor Department activities, scheduling, and personnel.

You will oversee preventive maintenance, lead troubleshooting, ensure safety, review maintenance history, and coordinate with union staff. Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills are essential; degree and maintenance experience required.

Qualifications

• AA degree in technology or related discipline; BS preferred
• 2–4 years maintenance experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• At least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role
• Strong communication and planning abilities

Responsibilities

• Direct daily maintenance and labor schedules to meet plant goals
• Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Lead troubleshooting of major equipment breakdowns and implement corrective actions
• Monitor spare parts usage and inventory levels
• Ensure safety, health and lockout/tagout compliance
• Support capital and maintenance projects with management, engineering and purchasing
• Maintain positive union relations and provide training

Skills

Communication skills

Planning & organizing

Teamwork

Union contract scheduling

Troubleshooting (mech/electrical/hyd/P

Decision making

MS Office / CMMS

Leadership

Analytical/problem solving

CNC knowledge

Education

AA Degree

BS in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Assists the Superintendent Maintenance in directing all Maintenance and Labor Department activities, including daily work assignments, scheduling and personnel. Supports effective quality and safety procedures, oversees maintenance work on assigned shifts or areas, and acts for the Superintendent in their absence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in establishing maintenance schedules, weekly personnel schedules and labor requirements; directs daily work assignments to achieve plant goals and objectives.
• Coordinates preventive and predictive maintenance programs and monitors work order completion, backlog and equipment downtime.
• Reviews production and maintenance history reports with the Superintendent to identify equipment trends and recommend improved maintenance methods that reduce downtime and failures.
• Leads troubleshooting of major equipment breakdowns, determines root causes and implements short- and long-term corrective actions.
• Monitors critical repair parts usage and recommends inventory levels to support productivity.
• Ensures adherence to company policies, rules and regulations relating to safety/health, lockout/tagout, operating procedures and training requirements.
• Maintains maintenance and calibration records to meet ISO Standards.
• Supports plant management, engineering and purchasing in planning and executing capital and maintenance projects.
• Works with union employees and representatives to maintain positive union relations; coordinates and delivers employee training.
• Acts for the Superintendent Maintenance in their absence.

Management/Supervisory Responsibilities

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
• Directly supervises maintenance supervisors and/or hourly maintenance employees as assigned (headcount to be confirmed); monitors work quality and provides input to performance appraisals and counseling.
• Participates in recruiting, selecting and mentoring department personnel, with assistance from the Superintendent and Human Resources staff.

Requirements

Education/Experience

All education/experience bullets are required unless noted as "preferred."

• AA Degree, preferably in technology or related discipline; BS Degree in engineering or related field preferred
• 2-4 years maintenance experience in a production/manufacturing environment, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

All knowledge, skills and abilities are required unless noted as "preferred."

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments
• Ability to function in a team environment
• Ability to interpret and schedule according to union contract guidelines
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment issues, determine root causes and develop corrective actions
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office products; CMMS experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and motivational abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• CNC control system knowledge preferred

The above duties and responsibilities designated as essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. The job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related functions that are not listed above.

Competitive Wage, Medical, Dental, 401k

Equal Employment Opportunities will be given to all applicants regardless of their race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, non-job related physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Voluntary Self Identification of Race, Gender, Protected Veteran Status, and Disability

Pre-employment physical, background check and drug screening for all new hires