Maintenance Lead — Reliability & Field Operations

Magnetic Inspection Laboratory, Inc.; Elk Grove Village (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnetic Inspection Laboratory, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead daily maintenance across multiple MIL facilities. You will work hands‑on with technicians, coordinate preventive work, and drive reliability while maintaining a safe environment.

The ideal candidate has strong supervisory experience in manufacturing, trades certifications, and familiarity with CMMS. This role requires readiness for on‑call support and a focus on reducing downtime through practical problem solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Formal trades certification or apprenticeship required.
• Experience leading a maintenance team in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety practices.
• Experience coordinating contractors and capital improvement projects.
• Experience with CMMS and preventive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership to maintenance technicians and set priorities.
• Schedule preventive maintenance, repairs, and project work.
• Train and develop maintenance staff and support cross-training.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee CMMS data accuracy and maintenance documentation.
• Coordinate with Operations to maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime.
• Assist with equipment installations and capital improvement projects.
• Ensure safety culture and compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Troubleshooting & repairs

Safety compliance (OSHA)

Budgeting & planning

Vendor & contractor management

Reading blueprints

Physical stamina

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Skilled trades certifications / apprenticeship training

Tools

CMMS (maintenance software)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Magnetic Inspection Laboratory, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead daily maintenance across multiple MIL facilities. You will work hands‑on with technicians, coordinate preventive work, and drive reliability while maintaining a safe environment.

The ideal candidate has strong supervisory experience in manufacturing, trades certifications, and familiarity with CMMS. This role requires readiness for on‑call support and a focus on reducing downtime through practical problem solving.