Maintenance Superintendent

ZipRecruiter; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing seeks a Maintenance Superintendent to oversee all maintenance activities for production machinery and facilities. The role involves managing a team, ensuring safety regulations are met, and maintaining efficient operations. Candidates should have a strong background in general maintenance skills and be comfortable working with various trades.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Legal Aid

Company Paid Short Term Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Qualifications

• Experience in pump, steam boiler, and press roll operations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Papermill experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage work schedules and supervise maintenance personnel.
• Develop preventative maintenance schedules.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Masonry

Electrical

Machining repair

Plant layout

Painting

General safety knowledge

Lock-out tag-out safety

Forklift safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational school degree

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

The Maintenance Superintendent manages and assists in completing day-to-day activities involving the maintenance of production machinery, buildings/facilities, equipment, and machinery including IT/Computer equipment, HVAC, electrical, water treatment, offices, garage, grounds, and overall facility maintenance. Also supervises and coordinates the work of employees who repair and maintain buildings and facilities, equipment, and machinery.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Legal Aid, Company Paid Short Term, Life Insurance, and Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match.

Work Hours: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm Monday – Friday. Also, on call and will report outside normal hours if called back to the plant and be included in weekend rotation.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare work schedules, assign work, and supervise work, minimizing overtime and call-in hours.
• Coach, counsel, and manage the performance of maintenance personnel.
• Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance schedule for applicable equipment and machinery.
• Arrange for and manage appropriate third-party contractor support as needed.
• Ensure that employees maintain shops, work areas, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Eliminate or control hazardous conditions resulting from human error, equipment, and machine operations that may lead to human injury or property damage.
• Perform various maintenance duties as needed.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all machines and the facility.
• Ensure tasks are completed safely during the shift, including proper PPE use, hazard recognition, and remediation of hazards such as trip hazards, leaks, spills, and equipment issues.
• Maintenance duties may include pipefitting, machining, welding (ARC, MIG, TIG), fabrication.
• Perform inventory controls.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical (assisting facilities electricians), machining repair, plant layout, and painting.
• Training and knowledge in general safety, lock-out tag-out, and forklift safety.
• Familiarity with and ability to use all relevant hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, sketches, OEM instructions, and specifications.
• Comfortable working in a team environment with Ox employees and outside contractors.
• Understanding of budgeting and performance management.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices, regulations, and OSHA standards.
• Experience in hiring and training technicians.
• Ability to create or follow preventative maintenance routines.
• Experience working with outside vendors and contractors to provide resources.
• Ability to meet deadlines and ensure repairs are completed efficiently, minimizing lead times.
• Monitor inventory of materials and equipment.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma, vocational school degree, or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Experience with pumps, steam boilers, bearings, welding, pipefitting, and press rolls.
• Papermill experience is highly desired.