Maintenance Supervisor

Alter Trading Corp•Rockford, IL

18d•$30 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Behr Iron and Metal, an Alter Trading Company, is hiring an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to direct maintenance initiatives at its Rockford location. The role directs and participates in maintenance and repair of mobile equipment, the stationary shear, facilities, and electrical systems. It oversees maintenance and preventive maintenance programs, including hands-on troubleshooting and repair, and works to reduce equipment downtime and improve equipment reliability. The supervisor maintains equipment records, coordinates with vendors and contractors, communicates equipment availability to the department and facility manager, and supports other functions as needed. The position also promotes plant safety and continuous improvement in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

3–5 years leading a maintenance function.
High school diploma or GED.
Understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems.
Experience troubleshooting low-voltage circuitry (24 volt, 12 volt, or 10 volt).
Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills; timely follow-up and detailed, respectful, constructive communication are required.
Ability to lift a minimum of 30–50 pounds.
Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other systems to communicate and track information.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

DOT knowledge.
Diesel power-over-hydraulic experience.
Two-year AAS technical degree and/or technical certification in welding, hydraulics, electrical systems, or industrial mechanics.
Ability to perform welding and fabricating work.
Familiarity with heavy mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, and material separators.

Responsibilities

Direct and participate in maintenance and repair of mobile equipment, the stationary shear, facilities, and electrical systems.
Manage mobile equipment parts inventory and repairs.
Coordinate contractors, manage parts inventory, complete maintenance tasks, troubleshoot issues, and maintain equipment documentation for the stationary shear.
Handle property repairs, manage contractors, and oversee annual inspections.
Promote plant safety programs and procedures that meet company and regulatory requirements, with continuous improvement in areas of responsibility.
Provide mechanical expertise to reduce equipment downtime.
Maintain records and documentation to track equipment status.
Communicate equipment availability to team members and keep the department and facility manager informed.
Work with vendors to ensure services are performed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Oversee maintenance and preventive maintenance programs, troubleshoot and repair equipment, and perform hands-on maintenance work.
Evaluate equipment reliability and take appropriate actions to improve performance.
Identify technical problems and provide practical solutions appropriate to project size and complexity.
Cross-train, learn, and support other functions or processes as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.