Pipefitter Maintenance Supervisor: Lead Safe, Efficient

PaperWorks US; Wabash (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PaperWorks US in Indiana is seeking a hands-on Pipefitter Maintenance Supervisor to lead pipefitter crews and drive safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance operations. You will assign daily work, coach your team, support RCM practices, and ensure maintenance activities are completed on time and to standard.

You will coach and develop the team, perform root cause analysis, coordinate with other maintenance disciplines, and build strong relationships with union and management to sustain peak

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical training preferred.
• 5–10 years of maintenance experience (electrical, mechanical, or fluid systems).
• Welding experience/certifications.
• Strong PM/PdM, FMEA, and CMMS experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical plans, and engineering documents.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise pipefitter crews in daily and scheduled maintenance
• Ensure safe work practices, hazard identification, and housekeeping standards
• Provide technical guidance on repairs, troubleshooting, and equipment rebuilds
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Coordinate schedules with other maintenance disciplines
• Monitor job progress and approve completed work
• Maintain preventive maintenance programs and support major equipment evaluations
• Ensure parts, tools, and materials are available for planned work
• Build strong relationships with union and management teams

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training or degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

FMEA

RCM

Job description

PaperWorks US in Indiana is seeking a hands-on Pipefitter Maintenance Supervisor to lead pipefitter crews and drive safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance operations. You will assign daily work, coach your team, support RCM practices, and ensure maintenance activities are completed on time and to standard.

You will coach and develop the team, perform root cause analysis, coordinate with other maintenance disciplines, and build strong relationships with union and management to sustain peak