Mechanical Supervisor II

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor II to lead installation, assembly, and maintenance of high-precision machinery including conveyors and gear-driven systems. You will read blueprints and guide technical teams to ensure alignment and proper assembly.

The role requires supervising up to 10 workers, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring safety compliance. Willingness to travel up to 100% and adapt to demanding schedules is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have 5–7 years of experience in mechanical installations.
• Must meet physical demands as described in the job posting.
• Experience using industrial hand tools and power tools.
• OSHA 10 or above.
• Former/technical education required.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to work 7 days as needed.
• Must read blueprints, schematic drawings, and engineer specifications and interpret technical manuals to determine procedures.
• Must be able to obtain mandatory local badging required by customer or location.

Responsibilities

• Supervises installation, assembly, dismantling, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of machinery.
• Supervises installation of belts, motors, gears, and alignment per blueprints.
• Oversees dismantling of machinery with hand tools.
• Oversees unloading and positioning of equipment using cranes, hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks.
• Supervises rigging and hoisting to move equipment/materials.
• Supervises up to 10 workers.
• Supports inventory control and logging via digital application.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Manual dexterity

Reading comprehension

MS Office

Education

Technical education

Tools

Industrial hand tools

Power tools

Job description

## Mechanical Supervisor IIApply: US Remote: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 23, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): JR38123### Job TitleMechanical Supervisor II### Job Description**POSTION SUMMARY:**A Mechanical Supervisor II will assist with the installation, assembly, dismantling, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of machinery. **Essential Functions (Job Duties and Responsibility):*** Works with industry-specific and high complex precision machines including but not limited to High Speed Sorters, all types of conveyors, hydraulic systems, pumps, gears, bearings, compressors, etc.* Supervises fitting bearings, aligning gears and wheels, attaching motors and connecting belts according to manufacturer’s blueprints and drawings* Supervises the dismantling of machinery using hammers, wrenches, crowbars and other hand tools* Supervises unloading, inspecting, moving and setting of equipment into position using cranes, hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks* Supervises rigging and hoisting devices such as chokers, chain falls and come along to move equipment / materials into place* Supervises up to 10 men* Actively Supports Inventory Control and logging through digital application. **Required Qualifications, Education, and Experience:*** Must have 5 to 7 years of experience as in mechanical installations* Must be able to meet all physical demands – see below* Must have experience using industrial hand tools and power tools* Must have OSHA 10 or above* Former/technical education required* Must have reliable transportation and be able to work 7 days, as needed* Must know how to read blueprints, schematic drawings, and engineer specifications, and understand how to read and interpret technical manuals in order to determine work procedures* Must be able to obtain mandatory local badging required by customer or GC at assignment location* Proficient in MS Office applications to support reporting and communicating with the project team **Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience working as a mechanical on a new conveyor construction project **Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (Competencies):*** Must have all Journeymen hand tools* Working knowledge of cables, ropes, hoists, and chains* Organization and time management skills* Good aptitude and manual dexterity* Knowledge of math concepts, geometry, and layout* Good reading comprehension* Ability to work with others – team player* Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors* Commitment to Vanderlande values and safety rules and regulations* Ability to work independently requiring minimal supervision **Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:**This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 40 plus hours a week, but must be willing to work 7 days a week. **Travel:**This position may require up to 100% travel. **Supervisory Responsibility:**Though this role will have no direct reports, it will occasionally require Supervising and qualifying the work of journeymen, helpers , and laborers. **Work Environment and Physical Demands:**The work environment/physical requirements described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.* Substantial to extensive amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, and lifting.* Will talk and hear to communicate* Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.* May require picking up, lifting, carrying and moving up to 50lbs .* Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work from platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements* Working in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE* Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration and high noise levels* Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves ,and leather steel-toed work boots **Other Duties:**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, eligible to receive an hourly rate and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. The salary range listed represents the maximum and minimum starting base pay for this position as of the time of posting. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate-dependent. Hourly rate: $34.00-$36.00 Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.