Maintenance Supervisor, Welder Repair

MedStar Health; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector seeks a Maintenance Supervisor for Welder Repair in Sterling Heights. The role is pivotal in directing welding activities, managing skilled trades, and leading initiatives linked to quality and continuous improvement. Candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in robotics and demonstrate a strong aptitude in electrical and mechanical skills. This position demands leadership in a dynamic team environment, focusing on effective problem-solving and production excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3 years of experience in robotics, PLC logic.
• Strong electrical/mechanical aptitude.
• Journeyman status in welder equipment repair preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Weld Repairmen, Pipefitters, Welders, and Die-makers.
• Manage production activities, quality requirements, and preventative maintenance.
• Drive team's SPW processes and assist in team building.

Skills

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

3 years of experience in robotics, strategic schematics and PLC logic

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Job description

The Maintenance Supervisor, Welder Repair is responsible for directing, coaching, and leading all resistance welding activities within the Assembly area. This position will supervise Weld Repairmen (electrical skilled trades), Pipefitters, Welders, and Die-makers. Support and manage through others, on production activities, quality requirements, professional and preventative maintenance, continuous improvement measures, and Stellantis Production Way (SPW) initiatives. Assist in team building, planning, prioritizing work, and analyze root causes to solve problems. Actively drive the team's SPW processes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or 3 years of experience in robotics, strategic schematics and PLC logic


• Ability to work any shift and work overtime as required


• Microsoft Office skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field


• Journeyman status in welder equipment repair


• Education and training on resistance welding equipment, robots, and programmable controllers


• Prior experience in an advanced stamping/assembly facility


• Strong electrical/mechanical aptitude (resistance welding equipment, weld controllers, WTC /Bosch/Square D and hydraulic circuitry)


• Supervisory experience in a union environment