Technician Supervisor

ACTalent; Orangeburg (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Technician Supervisor in Orangeburg, NY to lead a maintenance team responsible for equipment maintenance, repairs, and calibration. You will set goals, delegate tasks, and ensure on-time completion while maintaining a safe, clean work environment.

The role requires strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, PLC knowledge, and experience in a FDA-regulated setting. You will collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering strongly preferred.
• 5+ years in a Lead/Supervisory technical role, preferably FDA-regulated.
• Experience with electrical circuits and controls; able to perform repairs.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP/MRP, and CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team with troubleshooting and repairs as needed.
• Ensure maintenance, repairs, and calibration are completed on schedule.
• Oversee the execution of Cylinder Maintenance and Inspection procedure.
• Set clear team goals and delegate tasks with deadlines.
• Maintain records for the Technical Department and inventory of critical spare parts.
• Lead continuous improvement and downtime reduction activities.
• Hire, coach, motivate, and discipline employees in collaboration with HR.
• Review, update, and maintain documentation of best practices.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC & schematics

Preventive maintenance

Lead supervisory

FDA-regulated environment

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP/MRP systems

CMMS systems

Automation software

Job description

Job Title: Technician SupervisorJob Description

As a Technician Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in leading a team responsible for equipment maintenance, repairs, and calibration. You will ensure that all procedures are executed effectively to maintain tooling availability for production. In this dynamic production environment, you will set clear team goals, delegate tasks, and ensure efficient and safe operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team with troubleshooting and repairs as needed.
• Ensure that equipment maintenance, repairs, and calibration are completed on schedule.
• Oversee the execution of EWI0032 Cylinder Maintenance and Inspection procedure.
• Set clear team goals and delegate tasks with appropriate deadlines.
• Ensure adequate personnel availability and prompt response to machine issues.
• Maintain records for the Technical Department and inventory of critical spare parts.
• Collaborate with vendors for equipment, material, and parts procurement.
• Analyze downtime data and implement improvement plans.
• Facilitate clear information transfer between shifts.
• Interface with all departments to resolve challenges and improve efficiency.
• Create and plan team schedules according to business needs.
• Develop the team to accommodate absences and ensure proficiency in company policies.
• Hire, coach, motivate, and discipline employees in collaboration with HR.
• Measure team performance and conduct performance reviews.
• Approve timecards and PTO requests.
• Ensure departmental organization and cleanliness.
• Recommend tooling, equipment, and process improvements to meet business needs.
• Lead and support continuous improvement and downtime reduction activities.
• Review, update, and maintain documentation of best practices.
• Complete projects, corrective actions, and other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in PLC, electrical schematics, and preventive maintenance.
• Strong lead or supervisory experience.
• Exposure to FDA-regulated environments is preferred.
• Experience with hydraulics, photo eyes, conveyors, sensors, pneumatics.
• Ability to quickly analyze and solve process problems on equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a Lead/Supervisory Technical role, preferably in an FDA-regulated industry.
• Knowledge of electrical circuits and controls, with ability to perform electrical repairs.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, ERP/MRP systems, and CMMS systems.
• Effective conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with PLC/control systems and automation.
• Ability to be certified for industrial lifting and material handling equipment.

Work Environment

This role is set in an industrial/manufacturing environment with a Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm shift. You will report to the Technical/Engineering Manager and will be required to work in a clean room daily.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Orangeburg, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Orangeburg, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Orangeburg,NY.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.