Maintenance Supervisor

Vallourec - North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/長?

Profit Sharing: Up to 4%

401(k): Company Match 4.5% with No Vet

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Time

Performance-Based Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Vallourec - North America seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance on critical manufacturing equipment, ensuring reliability, safety and operational excellence. You will develop maintenance personnel, drive continuous improvement, and maximize equipment performance to support production goals.

The role requires leading weekly schedules, coaching CNC lathe teams, maintaining CMMS records, and coordinating with tooling and spare parts to sustain uptime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of education and training in CNC lathe operations, maintenance or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of maintenance experience diagnosing electrical and mechanical failures; CNC experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of maintenance practices for Mori and Okuma lathes.
• Strong understanding of precision measuring equipment and manufacturing quality requirements.
• Experience with lean manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Review, prioritize, and execute the weekly maintenance schedule.
• Supervise maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable equipment operation.
• Evaluate equipment functionality, design, and maintainability to improve operational performance.
• Coach and train maintenance personnel on CNC lathe operations, maintenance procedures, and equipment best practices.
• Support troubleshooting and repair efforts for Mori and Okuma lathes and related equipment.
• Ensure accurate maintenance records and work order histories in CMMS.
• Develop and implement training plans to build maintenance team capability and performance.
• Monitor and maintain maintenance inventories, spare parts, and necessary supplies.

Skills

CNC lathe operations

Maintenance and repair

Electrical & mechanical troubleshoot

Lean manufacturing

SAP

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Safety culture

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNC lathe education/training

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Calipers, micrometers, dial indicators

Job description

Make an Impact With Us

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will lead maintenance operations for critical manufacturing equipment, ensuring reliability, safety, and operational excellence. This role is responsible for developing maintenance personnel, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and maximizing equipment performance to support production objectives.

Location

8603 Sheldon Road

Houston, TX 77049, USA

Your Role at a Glance

• Review, prioritize, and execute the weekly maintenance schedule.
• Supervise maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable equipment operation.
• Evaluate equipment functionality, design, and maintainability to improve operational performance.
• Apply lean manufacturing tools including 5S, value stream mapping, process center-lining, and standard work.
• Coach and train maintenance personnel on CNC lathe operations, maintenance procedures, and equipment best practices.
• Support troubleshooting and repair efforts for Mori and Okuma lathes and related manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure accurate maintenance records and work order histories are completed within the CMMS.
• Develop and implement training plans to build maintenance team capability and performance.
• Monitor and maintain maintenance inventories, spare parts, and necessary supplies.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while supporting production requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment such as dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, and CMM equipment to support maintenance and reliability activities.

What Sets You Apart

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Twenty-four months of education and training in CNC lathe operations, maintenance and repair, or a closely related technical field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of maintenance experience, including diagnosing electrical and mechanical equipment failures; CNC equipment experience strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of maintenance practices for Mori and Okuma lathes.
• Strong understanding of precision measuring equipment and manufacturing quality requirements.
• Experience with lean manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to establish and sustain effective working relationships with employees, customers, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and implement reliability and maintenance best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and structured problem-solving skills with the ability to develop and execute action plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with SAP and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Ability to challenge conventional thinking and implement innovative solutions that improve reliability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Candidates must successfully pass pre-employment background, drug, and work screening requirements.
• Must be available to work day shift, participate in rotating weekend duty, and provide 24/7 support as needed.

What Powers Your Performance

• Communicate clearly and constructively
• Collaborate effectively and contribute to team success
• Adapt to change with a positive, proactive mindset
• Take accountability and show initiative in their work
• Demonstrate reliability and pride in performance
• Prioritize safety and act with awareness
• Embrace feedback and use it to grow
• Maintain high attention to detail
• Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo
• Support and develop others through shared learning

How We Support Your Success

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
• 401(k): Company Match 4.5% with No Vesting Period
• Paid Parental Leave for Birthing and Non-Birthing Parents, Including Adoptions
• Paid Holidays: 10 Days Plus 1 Personal Floating Holiday
• Paid Vacation Time
• Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Safety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don’t cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it’s a promise we make to every colleague, every day.