Maintenance Supervisor - PLC & Automation Lead (1st Shift)

Staffmark Group; Hampshire Township (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Staffmark Group in Hampshire, IL is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of technicians on the 1st shift, overseeing preventive maintenance and PLC‑controlled equipment.

Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong PLC troubleshooting skills, and the ability to travel to other sites in the US and Mexico; the role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Assign, prioritize, and monitor daily maintenance activities to support production goals.
• Troubleshoot PLC‑controlled equipment by analyzing ladder logic, verifying I/O functions, diagnosing faults, and restoring equipment operation.
• Diagnose and repair VFDs, servo drives, motor control systems, and industrial automation equipment.
• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment documentation using CMMS software.
• Investigate recurring equipment failures, conduct root cause analysis, and implement long‑term corrective actions.
• Enforce OSHA, LOTO, machine guarding, and company safety standards.
• Coordinate spare parts inventory and support purchasing activities for maintenance materials.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to improve reliability, efficiency, and production performance.
• Assist with equipment installations, capital projects, upgrades, and startup activities.

Skills

Leadership

PLC troubleshooting

VFDs and servo drives

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Travel to US & Mexico

Team coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field

Valid driver’s license

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Staffmark Group in Hampshire, IL is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of technicians on the 1st shift, overseeing preventive maintenance and PLC‑controlled equipment.

Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong PLC troubleshooting skills, and the ability to travel to other sites in the US and Mexico; the role offers a competitive salary and benefits.