Supervisor, Composite

Referral Job Portal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, FL, seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee welders, machinists, painters and fiberglass technicians, and to lead daily operations and staffing in the Central Shops.

You will train and schedule the team, enforce Universal policies, and assist with hiring decisions while maintaining safety and quality standards across rides and facilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical and trade experience required.
• 1+ years of supervisory experience and Universal Orlando leadership role experience required.
• Knowledge of welding methods including Stick, Mig and Tig on steel, stainless, aluminum and other materials; or structural lay up of composite matting and paint prep.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the Central Shops technicians with hands on involvement and coordinates with all shifts.
• Responsible for training, development and scheduling all employees of the Supervisor’s maintenance department; enforces policy and staffing decisions.
• Troubleshooting problem situations; works with engineers to improve reliability, safety and serviceability for rides, shows and facilities.
• Maintains records of maintenance repairs for daily work completed.
• Manage time and attendance, vacations, PTO, leave of absence, etc.
• Participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities per UO policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team management

Education

Associate degree or technical school preferred

Tools

MS Office

MAXIMO

SharePoint

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Supervises the day-to-day operation of welders and machinist or painters and fiberglass technicians. Facilitates the hiring, training and scheduling of employees for work area.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises the Central Shops technicians with hands on involvement. Responds to all attraction needs and works to resolve such issues in an expedient manner. Interfaces with all shifts on a daily basis to ensure shop work continues in a timely manner.
• Responsible for training, development and scheduling all employees of the Supervisor’s maintenance department. Administers Universal Orlando policies and procedures, to include disciplinary action, counseling and attendance tracking. Assists with the hiring process and performing staffing selections.
• Troubleshooting problem situations. Works with engineers to improve operational reliability, safety and serviceability for rides, shows and facilities.
• Maintains records of maintenance repairs for daily work completed.
• Manage time and attendance, vacations, PTO time, leave of absence, etc.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Associate degree or technical school preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years technical and trade experience required
• 1+ years Supervisory experience and Universal Orlando leadership role experience required
• Must be knowledgeable in various welding methods to include Stick, Mig and Tig on steel, stainless, aluminum, bi-metallic and other materials or knowledgeable in the structural lay up of composite matting materials as well as grinding and prep for repairs of finished products and knowledge of paints, performance characteristics and correct application techniques
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

NAARSO Level 1 certification

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Must be able to work from drawings, sketches, verbal and written instructions
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills needed, and proficiency in MS Office, MAXIMO, and SharePoint required

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

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Advertised: Aug 12 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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