Technical Maintenance Supervisor

Samtec, Inc; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec is seeking a Technical Maintenance Supervisor for all shifts in its connector manufacturing operations in Indiana. The role focuses on leading maintenance for automated equipment, coordinating technicians, and ensuring safety and reliability across processes.

The candidate will manage staff, drive preventative maintenance, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve issues and improve throughput. A background in machining tools and a high school diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Technician on automated machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have 20/40 correctable vision.
• Must be capable of lifting 70 lbs. and have full use of all digits.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for 90+ minutes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the general safety of all Automation/Hand Fill equipment.
• Coordinate schedules for technical group to ensure adequate Technician coverage.
• Manage staff performance and evaluations.
• Procure tools, supplies, and equipment required for technicians.
• Coordinate projects on existing machinery to improve quality, throughput, and safety.
• Run Preventative Maintenance programs for manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and customer service to resolve automation issues.
• Interface with engineering on tooling and machinery for new projects and products.
• Possibly handle hazardous materials.

Skills

Automation maintenance

Staff supervision

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Machinist/Journeyman tools certification

Tools

Machining tools

Job description

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $1 Billion global manufacturer of abroad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board,High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, andMicro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated todeveloping and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both theperformance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away,and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and productssold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables itsunmatched customer service.

Summary/Objective : Serve as the Technical Maintenance Supervisor for all shifts and all processes in connector manufacturing.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities :

• Responsible for the general safety of all Automation/Hand Fill equipment.
• Coordinate schedules for technical group to ensure all manufacturing times have adequate Technician coverage.
• Responsible for management of staff including discipline, performance evaluations, etc.
• Responsible for timely procurement of necessary tools, supplies, and equipment required for the technician staff to perform their jobs effectively and efficiently.
• Coordinate projects on existing machinery to improve quality, throughput, and safety.
• Responsible for Preventative Maintenance program for all manufacturing process related equipment .
• Work with engineering, quality, and customer service departments to investigate issues related to automated manufacturing.
• Interface with engineering on tooling/machinery for new projects and products associated with automated manufacturing.
• Could potentially involve handling hazardous materials.

“ The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position . Associat es may be asked to perform additional tasks dependin g on strengths and capabilities. ”

Required Experience :

• 5+ Years’ Experience in working as a Technician on Automated Machines in a Manufacturing environment.
• Must have 20/40 correctable vision.
• Must be capable of lifting 70 lbs. from floor to waist and have full use of all digits.
• Capable of standing and/or sitting for more than 90 minutes straight and not suffering from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

Education :

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Some Technical education or certification as a Machinist or Journeyman Toolmaker.