Assistant Maintenance Superintendent

Union Electric Steel Corporation•Burgettstown, PA

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About The Position

The Assistant Maintenance Superintendent assists the Superintendent Maintenance in directing Maintenance and Labor Department activities, including daily work assignments, scheduling, and personnel. The role supports quality and safety procedures, oversees maintenance work on assigned shifts or areas, and acts for the Superintendent Maintenance in their absence. The position has supervisory responsibilities, including directly supervising maintenance supervisors and/or hourly maintenance employees as assigned. It monitors work quality and contributes input to performance appraisals and counseling, and participates in recruiting, selecting, and mentoring department personnel with support from the Superintendent and Human Resources. The role also works with union employees and representatives, coordinates and delivers employee training, and supports plant management, engineering, and purchasing with capital and maintenance projects. Essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screening are required for all new hires.

Requirements

Associate of Arts 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 of Science 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 achieve 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 maintenance methods that 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 to support productivity.
Ensure adherence to company policies, rules, and regulations relating to safety and health, lockout/tagout, 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 maintenance supervisors and/or hourly maintenance employees as assigned; monitor work quality and provide input to performance appraisals and counseling.
Participate in recruiting, selecting, and mentoring department personnel, with assistance from the Superintendent and Human Resources staff.