Maintenance Supervisor

WTL Wheatland Tube, LLC; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Zekelman Industries seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to ensure the reliability and safety of plant equipment. This role involves overseeing maintenance operations, leading a team, and developing preventive measures. Candidates must have significant industrial maintenance experience, leadership skills, and technical expertise in mechanical and electrical systems.

Benefits

Health benefits

Tuition assistance program

401(k) plan with generous company match

Bonus plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in steel manufacturing or heavy industry.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience leading a maintenance team.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and industrial safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor maintenance technicians for efficient operations.
• Oversee troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining plant machinery.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Problem-Solving

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in industrial maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

Reporting to the Department Manager, this hands-on Maintenance Supervisor will oversee the maintenance team. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of all plant equipment, coordinating preventive maintenance programs, troubleshooting machinery issues, and leading a team of skilled maintenance technicians.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor maintenance technicians to ensure efficient daily operations.

Equipment Maintenance: Oversee and participate in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining plant machinery, including mills, welders, cutting systems, and material handling equipment.

Preventive Maintenance: Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve equipment longevity.

Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and regulatory compliance, ensuring OSHA and company policies are followed.

Downtime Reduction: Quickly respond to equipment breakdowns and production disruptions, coordinating emergency repairs when needed.

Parts & Inventory Management: Monitor spare parts inventory and coordinate procurement of necessary components.

Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in maintenance processes.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history, and compliance reports.

Collaboration: Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure seamless operations and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

Experience: 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in steel manufacturing or heavy industry.

Leadership: 2+ years of supervisory experience leading a maintenance team.

Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.

Education: Associate degree or technical certification in industrial maintenance, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience considered.

Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose complex mechanical and electrical issues and implement effective solutions.

Computer Skills: Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and Microsoft Office.

Safety Focused: Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and industrial safety best practices.

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.