Assistant Maintenance Superintendent

UES•Burgettstown, PA

16d

About The Position

The Assistant Maintenance Superintendent assists the Superintendent Maintenance in directing Maintenance and Labor Department activities, including daily assignments, scheduling, and personnel. The role supports quality and safety procedures, oversees maintenance work in assigned shifts or areas, and acts for the Superintendent when they are absent. The position helps coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment failures, maintain records, and support capital and maintenance projects. It also works with union employees and representatives, coordinates employee training, and has supervisory responsibilities for assigned maintenance supervisors and/or hourly employees.

Requirements

Associate degree, preferably in technology or a related discipline.
2–4 years of maintenance experience in a production or manufacturing environment, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to function in a team environment.
Ability to interpret and schedule according to union contract guidelines.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment issues, determine root causes, and develop corrective actions.
Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office products.
Demonstrated leadership and motivational abilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
CMMS experience.
CNC control system knowledge.

Responsibilities

Assist in establishing maintenance schedules, weekly personnel schedules, and labor requirements; direct daily work assignments to meet plant goals and objectives.
Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance programs and monitor work-order completion, backlog, and equipment downtime.
Review production and maintenance history reports with the Superintendent to identify equipment trends and recommend methods to reduce downtime and failures.
Lead troubleshooting of major equipment breakdowns, determine root causes, and implement short- and long-term corrective actions.
Monitor usage of critical repair parts and recommend inventory levels.
Ensure adherence to company safety and health policies, lockout/tagout requirements, operating procedures, and training requirements.
Maintain maintenance and calibration records to meet ISO standards.
Support plant management, engineering, and purchasing in planning and executing capital and maintenance projects.
Work with union employees and representatives to maintain positive union relations; coordinate and deliver employee training.
Act for the Superintendent Maintenance in their absence.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Directly supervise assigned maintenance supervisors and/or hourly maintenance employees; monitor work quality and provide input for performance appraisals and counseling.
Participate in recruiting, selecting, and mentoring department personnel, with assistance from the Superintendent and Human Resources staff.