Maintenance Technician Supervisor

Moove; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Moove in Wichita is seeking a Maintenance Technician Supervisor to direct the maintenance department and oversee reliability and safety programs at our facility. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, predictive maintenance, and leadership to keep production equipment running efficiently.

The successful candidate will manage daily maintenance activities, supervise technicians, and ensure compliance with safety standards while supporting Lean initiatives and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Ability to read blue prints, P&ID drawings, electrical schematics, and manuals.
• Experience with welding, electrical systems, safety procedures and maintenance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Direct maintenance, repair, and installation of equipment and facilities.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues using manuals and blueprints.
• Operate and maintain boiler, refrigeration, electrical systems, and gases as needed.
• Supervise technicians to execute daily repair and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Ensure safety compliance and promote Lean manufacturing principles.

Skills

Welding & Electrical

Problem Solving

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Change management

Leadership

Diversity & Ethics

Quality

Safety

Education

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

The Maintenance Technician Supervisor position is responsible for directing and overseeing the maintenance department and performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain all facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following.

The Company reserves the right to add to, delete, change or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time. All work is to be completed with minimum supervision and in accordance with Company standards. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform maintenance, repair, and installation work on equipment, machinery, and facilities including pneumatic and some hydraulic equipment.
• Cleans, prepares, paints and applies labels to tanks of various sizes and shapes and applications, including both fuel and lubricants.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
• Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, and assemble new equipment including sheet metal, pipe sections, fittings, or plumbing fixtures.
• Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs and reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
• Observe and test the operation of machinery and equipment in order to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters and other testing devices.
• Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
• Record repairs and maintenance performed including parts and materials used, and order or requisition new parts and materials as necessary.
• Operate and maintain steam boiler, refrigeration systems, electrical and compressed gases, and water.
• Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery.
• Ensure discipline, cleanliness, and safety while performing work by complying with safety rules and procedures.
• Operate forklift safely and efficiently to lift and move product, containers, or machinery.
• Traces history of items to determine accurate parts inventory and recommends remedial actions to resolve discrepancies and maintain relevant inventory of applicable equipment.
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow.
• Responds to and follows written and oral instructions.
• Completes duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Studies and suggests methods of work and productivity effectiveness.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive Preventative Maintenance program to ensure all production / distribution equipment and utiliy support infrastructure is maintained to the highest standards.
• Supervise and direct maintenance technicians to perform daily repair, fabrication or maintenance activities that support the operations in manufacturing, distribution, laboratory and general building and grounds upkeep.
• Ensure personnel safety training and certifications are in compliance with company policies and procedures and identify any issues that could potentially lead to injury or equipment damage.
• Support any capital projects by facilitating communication and coordination with contractors to gather competitive bids and if implemented, oversee the project to meet schedule and budget goals as defined by management.
• Support and play an active role in identifying opportunities for improvement in all areas of the plant that interface with equipment and infrastructure following Lean Manufacturing principles.

Requirements

COMPETENCY:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Welding and Electrical experience preferred.
• Problem Solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
• Interpersonal - focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – writes clearly; responds to emails from supervisors or others in a timely fashion.
• Change Management - develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Leadership - exhibits confidence in self; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; inspires respect and trust; provides vision to peers and subordinates; displays passion and optimism; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision when required.
• Diversity - shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; supports a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically.
• Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve own performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Safety and Security - observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions promptly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blue prints, P&ID drawings, electrical schematics, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATH ABILITY:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word processing software; Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and or other Enterprise Wide computer system.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

EOE