Mfg Indirect - Maintenance Supervisor

Viant Medical; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Viant Medical in Fremont, CA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance technicians, diagnose equipment issues, and implement cost‑effective improvements for molding machines and plant infrastructure.

You will ensure machine reliability, enforce safety and quality standards, coordinate preventive maintenance, and mentor staff while upholding ISO compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. Experience with IQMS is a plus, and forklift certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• English literacy and ability to read instructions and blueprints.
• Experience interpreting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and operate hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Maintenance Technician Assistants and their duties.
• Perform routine site maintenance on molding machines and equipment.
• Repair, troubleshoot, and diagnose machine problems and electrical work.
• Ensure safety, quality, and ISO compliance across operations.
• Mentor staff, conduct reviews, and manage maintenance records.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

English proficiency

Education

High School education or equivalent

Tools

IQMS

Job description

Purpose of the job

Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot/diagnose molding machines, equipment, and physical structure of establishment. Assist in developing and implementing cost effective and energy saving solutions for machines, equipment, and site.

Job Title

Maintenance Supervisor

Reports to

Operations Manager

Purpose of the job

Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot/diagnose molding machines, equipment, and physical structure of establishment. Assist in developing and implementing cost effective and energy saving solutions for machines, equipment, and site.

Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing Maintenance Technician Assistant(s) and Maintenance Assistant(s) and their job duties within company guidelines
• Issue disciplinary actions (verbal and written) as needed
• Perform routine site maintenance and maintenance of molding machines (clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, belts, and other parts of machinery)
• Repair and troubleshoot machine problems
• Perform electrical and plumbing work as needed
• Connect wire(s) to motors, fixtures, and other electrical equipment, replace switches and fuses, and splice wires while meeting all code requirements
• Operate cutting torch and/or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts
• Set up and operate machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs/fixtures, and tools
• Fully understand and apply Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Prepare and submit 1-day/30-day new hire evaluations and probationary/annual performance reviews
• Conduct reviews and go over review results with employees
• Learn and use IQMS as it applies to job
• Attend trainings as needed
• Assist the Maintenance Technician Assistant(s) and/or Maintenance Technician(s) in all aspects of maintenance work
• Act as a backup for the Maintenance Technician Assistant(s) and/or Maintenance Assistant(s) in their absence
• Promote quality and safety
• Ensure highest possible product quality and adherence to ISO and/or other standards
• Overtime as needed on a project-by-project basis
• Perform other job duties and/or responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

Education

• High School education or equivalent work experience/general education

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience as full-time employee and/or temp at Viant or another plastic injection molding company
• 1 to 3 year mechanical/technical and maintenance experience

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Speak, read, and write English to be easily understoodAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and/or blueprint format Ability to read and understand blueprints/instruction manuals using electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulicsExcellent hand/eye coordination: manual dexterity, good visionMust have common senseMust be a fast learner

Additional Skills

• Electrical and plumbing knowledge

Automotive knowledge helpful

Ability to use hand and power tools

Must have high mechanical aptitude

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Forklift certified or have the ability to become forklift certified

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Attendance standards must be adhered to.

All job descriptions include physical requirements/working conditions/protective equipment relevant to the position.

Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. For more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.