Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Dana Corp; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp in Louisville, KY is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance department and drive reliability across electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. You will schedule, troubleshoot, and implement preventative steps to minimize downtime, with proficiency in PLCs and CMMS.

The role requires coordinating across shifts, traveling for training, and willingness to work overtime. Experience with Modicon/Allen-Bradley/Siemens PLCs and heavy equipment handling is essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering or related field with 2 years of verifiable work experience.
• Or minimum 5 years of verifiable work experience with relevant training.
• Willingness to travel for training and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Maintenance department and lead maintenance activities.
• Maintain a work schedule coordinating all shifts and communications.
• Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components.
• Interpret electrical schematics and wire diagrams; perform field repairs.
• Operate and maintain CMMS; ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Rig, move, and install equipment; lift up to 75 lbs and handle conduit work.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Leadership

CMMS

Forklift operation

Welding basics

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering or Engineering Technology

5+ years verifiable work experience (alternative to degree)

Tools

Modicon PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

CMMS

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); troubleshooting, programming and documentation of PLC control programs, with proficiency required with Modican, Allen‑Bradley or Siemens PLCs.
• Interpret electrical schematics and troubleshoot wiring circuits.
• Capable of troubleshooting hard‑wired relay logic machine control panels, including field repairs such as replacing existing components and wiring.
• Working knowledge and experience with 24, 115, 277 and 480 V 3‑phase electrical systems, including electrical distribution systems consisting of bus and switchgear equipment.
• Ability to install additional conduit, both flex and hard, to existing equipment and building systems, including correct bending of hard conduit and pulling of wire through the conduit.
• Ability to remove, repair and install pneumatic and hydraulic components such as 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, including lifting 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 involving 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 experience.
• In lieu of formal education—a minimum of 5 years of verifiable work plus training seminars in the above‑defined categories will be considered.
• 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, including overnight stays, possibly up to a week at a time.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft Office, including MS‑Excel and MS‑Word; experience in MS‑Access, MS‑Project, and MS‑PowerPoint would be beneficial.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third‑Party Recruiters

Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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