Maintenance Technician Supervisor

Mentis Group; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Samtec, a global manufacturer, seeks a Maintenance Technician Supervisor to lead all shifts in connector manufacturing. You will oversee automation equipment safety, coordinate technician coverage, and drive equipment performance across processes.

You’ll supervise staff, procure tools and parts, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and services to resolve issues and improve throughput and safety. Occasional hazardous materials handling may be involved.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as Technician on automated machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Engineering degree.
• Must have 20/40 correctable vision.
• Must be capable of lifting 70 lbs. from floor to waist and have full use of all digits.
• Capable of standing and/or sitting for more than 90 minutes straight and not suffering from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure general safety of all automation/hand fill equipment.
• Coordinate schedules for technical groups to ensure adequate Technician coverage.
• Manage staff including discipline, performance evaluations, etc.
• Procure tools, supplies, and equipment for the technician staff.
• Coordinate projects on existing machinery to improve quality, throughput, and safety.
• Oversee Preventative Maintenance program for manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and customer service to investigate issues in automated manufacturing.
• Interface with engineering on tooling/machinery for new projects and products.

Skills

Automation

Manufacturing

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $1 Billion global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service.

Summary/Objective

Serve as the Maintenance Technician Supervisor, and Lead Technician for all shifts and all processes in connector manufacturing.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities

• Responsible for the general safety of all Automation/Hand Fill equipment.
• Coordinate schedules for technical group to ensure all manufacturing times have adequate Technician coverage.
• Responsible for management of staff including discipline, performance evaluations, etc.
• Responsible for timely procurement of necessary tools, supplies, and equipment required for the technician staff to perform their jobs effectively and efficiently.
• Coordinate projects on existing machinery to improve quality, throughput, and safety.
• Responsible for Preventative Maintenance program for all manufacturing process related equipment.
• Work with engineering, quality, and customer service departments to investigate issues related to automated manufacturing.
• Interface with engineering on tooling/machinery for new projects and products associated with automated manufacturing.
• Could potentially involve handling hazardous materials.

“The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.”

Required Experience

• 5+ Years’ Experience in working as a Technician on Automated Machines in a Manufacturing environment.
• Engineering Degree
• Must have 20/40 correctable vision.
• Must be capable of lifting 70 lbs. from floor to waist and have full use of all digits.
• Capable of standing and/or sitting for more than 90 minutes straight and not suffering from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Some Technical education or certification as a Machinist or Journeyman Toolmaker.