Maintenance Supervisor - Hands-On Leader for Reliability

Fairbanks Morse, LLC; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

American Fan is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead day-to-day maintenance on production equipment. You will plan, coordinate, and perform maintenance, drive PMs, manage work orders, and coordinate with vendors while staying hands-on on the shop floor.

The role requires strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, leadership experience, and solid communication with internal teams and vendors to ensure safe, reliable production. Recruiting and onboarding of technicians is also involved.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years Industrial or facility maintenance experience required.
• 2 to 5 years' Experience in a lead, senior technician, or supervisor/coordinator role strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead a team, set expectations, and hold team members accountable while remaining hands-on.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, schematics, and work instructions.
• Comfortable both on the shop floor and in ERP systems.
• Strong organization, time-management, and prioritization skills, with a focus on follow-through.
• Clear, confident, and respectful communication with internal teams and external vendors.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment as a working supervisor.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and basic pneumatic/hydraulic issues.
• Lead and coordinate daily activities of the maintenance team while working alongside them.
• Prioritize, assign, and follow through on work orders and maintenance backlog, ensuring timely completion.
• Align maintenance activities with production plans, safety requirements, and reliability goals.
• Serve as the primary maintenance contact for production and other departments, communicating clearly and proactively.
• Provide daily direction, coaching, and accountability for maintenance team members.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of maintenance staff to build a strong, reliable team.
• Coordinate and oversee vendors and contractors on-site, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
• Work with vendors to schedule service, obtain quotes, and resolve technical issues.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions for parts, tools, and services with cost and urgency in mind.
• Maintain accurate records, PM schedules, and CMMS data to support planning and decision‑making.
• Support and drive improvements to maintenance procedures, standards, and best practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Shop floor experience

Manuals & schematics

Communication

Safety focused

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

American Fan is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead day-to-day maintenance on production equipment. You will plan, coordinate, and perform maintenance, drive PMs, manage work orders, and coordinate with vendors while staying hands-on on the shop floor.

The role requires strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, leadership experience, and solid communication with internal teams and vendors to ensure safe, reliable production. Recruiting and onboarding of technicians is also involved.