Hands-On Maintenance Lead — Back-Up Supervisor

H. T. PROF Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in Chicago seeks an Assistant Maintenance Supervisor to back up the Maintenance Supervisor and keep injection molding equipment running through hands-on troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

You'll lead the maintenance team, coordinate daily activities, diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues, and mentor technicians while ensuring safety and standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience repairing injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Proven troubleshooting skills and ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret prints, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Welding skills required; machining skills a plus.
• Prior lead, senior technician, or informal leadership experience preferred.
• Strong interest in advancing into a formal leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Act as backup to the Maintenance Supervisor during absences and assist with day-to-day leadership of the maintenance team
• Support and help coordinate daily maintenance activities to minimize downtime and support production
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment
• Lead and support root cause analysis efforts to prevent repeat failures
• Assist with preventive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and uptime
• Provide hands-on maintenance support as needed, including machine and auxiliary equipment repairs
• Support training, development, and mentoring of maintenance technicians
• Help reinforce accountability, work standards, and a problem-solving mindset within the maintenance team
• Assist with reviewing time sheets, work orders, and maintenance priorities
• Work with tool crib personnel to maintain appropriate inventory of parts, tools, and supplies
• Communicate effectively with production, tooling, and management to support plant priorities
• Promote and enforce safe work practices and maintain a clean, organized maintenance environment
• Perform additional related duties as assigned

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Maintenance

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Job description

H. T. PROF Group in Chicago seeks an Assistant Maintenance Supervisor to back up the Maintenance Supervisor and keep injection molding equipment running through hands-on troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

You'll lead the maintenance team, coordinate daily activities, diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues, and mentor technicians while ensuring safety and standards.