Industrial Maintenance Supervisor: PLC & Automation Lead

Techo-Bloc

Pen Argyl (Northampton County)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 69,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid short-term disability

Long-term disability

Company-paid basic life insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Match

Employee product discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Complete uniform provided after 90days

Boot reimbursement program

Training, growth, and advancementoppor

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Techo-Bloc is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations at our Pen Argyl, PA facility. The role focuses on driving equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and directing a skilled team of industrial maintenance technicians.

The position offers $42–$50/hour based on experience, with a flexible schedule to cover vacations and production needs. Responsibilities include leading preventive and corrective maintenance, planning work orders, and coordinating with

Qualifications

5+ years of heavy industrial maintenance experience.
2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Strong industrial electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience on automated manufacturing equipment.
Experience with 480vAC, 120vAC, 24vDC, and 4-20mA systems.
Experience in welding and fabrication.
Industrial electrical experience in PLCs and plant automation (preferred).
Ability to support multiple shifts.
Experience with Microsoft Office, CMMS, & ERP systems.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Plan and oversee daily maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and emergency repairs across all shifts.
Plan and schedule maintenance activities through work order system.
Provide daily status reports to management regarding the completion of work orders.
Prepare or stage parts and tools needed for morning maintenance projects.
Plan and lead maintenance teams and external vendors during plant shutdowns and equipment installations.
Train maintenance personnel, ensuring that all employees have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively.
Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, LOTO, and company policies.
Lead breakdown response efforts and prioritize critical repairs to minimize downtime.
Monitors downtime reports for production machinery and schedules necessary repairs.
Monitor spare parts inventory and maintenance supply needs, creating PRQs.
Connect to PLCs and VFDs using laptop software to identify faults, monitor inputs/outputs, and support production troubleshooting.
Perform root cause analysis on recurring mechanical and electrical failures.
Support welding, fabrication, and equipment modifications as needed.
Manage and oversee outside contractors, vendors, and service providers performing work onsite.
Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance procedures.