Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Dana Incorporated; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime potential

Travel for training

MS Office proficiency

Job summary

Dana Incorporated is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the Maintenance department, ensuring safe, efficient operations across electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems. The role requires hands-on expertise with PLCs, electrical schematics, and heavy equipment handling in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include directing shifts, scheduling, and coordinating with plant teams to minimize downtime. Overtime and travel for training may be required; CMMS proficiency is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 5+ years maintenance experience with relevant seminars.
• Experience with PLCs and electrical/mechanical troubleshooting essential.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and interpret wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Maintenance department and manage shift schedules.
• Maintain PLC control programs; troubleshoot and document edits.
• Troubleshoot electrical relays, motor controls, and wiring.
• Work with 24/480V electrical distribution and switchgear.
• Install/repair hydraulic and pneumatic components and piping.
• Rig and move equipment; operate forklifts up to 30 tons.
• Learn and use CMMS for maintenance requests and work orders.
• Travel for training as required; overtime on short notice.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting control panels

Electrical systems 24/480V

Conduit installation

Hydraulic & pneumatic components

Welding (wire and cutting torches)

Forklift operation

Rigging & heavy lifting

CMMS usage

Pipe sizing & threading

Education

Associates degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering/Technology

5+ years verifiable work experience in maintenance

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal‑management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative‑energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck – Dana provides the world’s original‑equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Supervisor must have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as leadership capability. This role will be responsible for directing the efforts of the Maintenance department.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain a work schedule that includes time for personal contact and communication with all shifts.
• Proficient in the use of PLC (programmable logic controllers). This includes troubleshooting, programming and documentation of PLC control programs. Proficiency required with Modican, Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLC’s.
• Interpret electrical schematics and troubleshoot wiring circuits.
• Capable of troubleshooting hard‑wired relay logic machine control panels. This includes field repairs, i.e., replacing existing components and wiring.
• Working knowledge and experience with 24, 115, 277 and 480 Bolt 3 phase electrical systems. This would include electrical distribution systems consisting of buss and switchgear equipment.
• Ability to install addition conduit, both flex and hard, to existing equipment and building systems. This would include the correct bending of hard conduit and pulling of wire through the conduit.
• Ability to remove, repair and install pneumatic and hydraulic components to include valves, cylinders, pumps, hoists, and motors.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of wire and stick welders, as well as cutting torches.
• Operate forklifts‑up to 30‑ton capacity.
• Experience rigging, moving and installing equipment within the facility. This would include the capability to lift heavy objects weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Must be willing to learn to use and maintain a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Ability to determine proper pipe sizes, thread pipe and properly install.
• Ability to bend and install hydraulic tubing properly.
• Experience troubleshooting machine malfunctions to include electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Education And Qualifications

• Associates degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering or Engineering Technology plus 2 years of verifiable work.
• In lieu of formal education—a minimum of 5 years of verifiable work plus training seminars in the above‑defined categories will be considered.

Preferred

• Prior experience with a CMMS would be preferred.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required on short notice during the week and weekends as scheduled.
• Must be able to travel for training. This would include overnight stays, possibly up to a week at a time.
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office. This includes MS‑Excel and MS‑Word. Experience in MS‑Access, MS‑Project and MS‑PowerPoint would be beneficial.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.