Maintenance Supervisor

Jobot; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First Shift

Room for Growth

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

Jobot is a family-owned industry leader in Paterson, NJ, seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance for screw machinery, blade systems, and plant equipment. You will drive preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to ensure safe, reliable production operations.

The role offers a first shift, room for growth, and excellent benefits. Compensation is $35-$50 per hour, dependent on experience, with a strong safety focus and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising maintenance teams.
• Ability to plan preventive maintenance programs.
• Strong troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and assign work to maintenance technicians and mechanics.
• Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs for screw machines, blade tooling, and auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Oversee setup, adjustment, and maintenance of screw machinery and cutting blade systems.
• Diagnose electrical issues including motors, drives, controls, sensors, and basic PLC systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and plant policies.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment history.
• Manage spare parts inventory and work with vendors and contractors as needed.
• Support continuous improvement, reliability initiatives, and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and plant improvement projects.

Skills

Supervision

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Job description

Job details

Maintenance Supervisor with Family Owned Industry Leader.

Salary: $35-$50 an hour depending on experience.

Room for growth and great benefits.

A bit about us

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating maintenance activities for screw machinery, blade systems, and plant electrical and mechanical equipment. This role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all production equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts.

Why join us?

• $35-$50 an hour depending on experience


• First Shift Opportunity


• Room for Growth


• Excellent Benefits

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and assign work to maintenance technicians and mechanics


• Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs for screw machines, blade tooling, and auxiliary equipment


• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems


• Oversee setup, adjustment, and maintenance of screw machinery and cutting blade systems


• Diagnose electrical issues including motors, drives, controls, sensors, and basic PLC systems


• Ensure compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and plant policies


• Coordinate maintenance activities with production to minimize downtime


• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment history


• Manage spare parts inventory and work with vendors and contractors as needed


• Support continuous improvement, reliability initiatives, and root cause analysis of equipment failures


• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and plant improvement projects

Equal Opportunity

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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