Maintenance Technician Supervisor

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Supervisor

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Technician Supervisor to join our team at a PVC and plastic extrusion plant. The ideal candidate will be proficient in dismantling and reassembling equipment, troubleshooting hydraulics, and performing equipment repairs. Mechanical inclination and the ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics are essential. Candidates should possess at least two to three years of manufacturing maintenance experience and a strong understanding of safety protocols and procedures. Electrical knowledge with PLCs and experience with motors and 480 volts are required.

Responsibilities

• Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.

• Troubleshoot electrical circuits to determine problems.

• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.

• Examine the form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.

• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.

• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, and straight edges.

• Repair or replace defective parts (electric and mechanical) using hand tools and power tools.

• Install special functional and structural parts in devices using hand tools.

• Start devices to test their performance.

• Apply a push or pull force of 100 lbs. and lift a minimum of 75 lbs.

• Read blueprints.

• Troubleshoot hydraulics.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

• May initiate purchase orders for parts and machines.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of three years of electrical and mechanical experience

• Minimum of three years of safety training

• Ability to work with 110v to 480v electrical systems

• Proficiency in troubleshooting hydraulics, gears, boilers, pumps, and PLCs

• Experience with preventive maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, product manuals, and equipment manuals

• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent

• Two years of technical school or related experience

• Experience in a non-climate controlled plastics manufacturing environment

• Openness to working rotating shifts

• Supervisory skills and the ability to lead a maintenance team independently

Why Work Here?

Join our team and be part of a dynamic and supportive work environment. We value our employees and offer opportunities for growth and development. Our company culture focuses on teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement, ensuring a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Work Environment

This position is based in a non-climate controlled plastics manufacturing facility. The work environment includes exposure to various machinery and equipment. The maintenance team operates on two shifts: 3-11pm and 11pm-7:30am. Candidates must be able to work alone and lead the maintenance team independently.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of HUNTSVILLE, Alabama.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00/hr.

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 temporary 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)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in HUNTSVILLE,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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