Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor: Safety & Team Lead

Detroit Salt Company; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Salt Company is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to organize and lead mechanical maintenance activities for mining equipment. You will manage repairs, prioritize field and shop work, and oversee spare parts management while enforcing safety policies on site.

The role requires hands-on supervisory experience in an industrial setting, plus ability to read blueprints and diagnose electrical issues. A background in mining equipment maintenance is highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school/equivalency or greater required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a mechanical discipline preferred.
• 3+ years maintenance with surface and underground mining equipment and mill components including conveyors, crushers, screens, and storage bins.
• 2+ years of maintenance supervisor experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
• The ability to utilize diagnostic techniques and equipment to effectively troubleshoot and solve electrical problems.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and lead maintenance activities relating to mechanical maintenance.
• Manage equipment repair and PM’s. Establish priorities, direct field and shop repairs and equipment.
• Assists in major repairs and technical projects.
• Requisitions and keeps supply of spare parts.
• Ensure that all maintenance work is done in a safe manner in accordance with DSC safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Train employees on established safety and maintenance rules and regulations.
• Conducts safety meetings with subordinates on a regular basis.
• Maintains a high degree of housekeeping.
• Coach and mentor in-house mechanical team members.
• Evaluate employee work performance and assist maintenance superintendent with corrective action when needed.
• Safety implementation of effective safety programs and all EHS and MSHA policy and procedures.
• Positive two-way communication, fair and consistent administration of the company policy and procedures.
• Compliance with all division/facility policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school/equivalency or greater

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical discipline

Tools

Blueprints

Drawings

Job description

Detroit Salt Company is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to organize and lead mechanical maintenance activities for mining equipment. You will manage repairs, prioritize field and shop work, and oversee spare parts management while enforcing safety policies on site.

The role requires hands-on supervisory experience in an industrial setting, plus ability to read blueprints and diagnose electrical issues. A background in mining equipment maintenance is highly valued.