Maintenance Supervisor
Copperweld•Fayetteville, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
Copperweld is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead day-to-day maintenance execution at its manufacturing facility in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role directs Maintenance Leads and multi-craft technicians, translates maintenance plans into safe, effective work, and supports troubleshooting, reliability, and continuous improvement. The position is primarily on third shift at the 11 Copperweld Dr location, with six months of first-shift training.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, including at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
- Hands-on multi-craft experience with AC/DC motors, variable frequency drives, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and pumps.
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, ladder logic, and mechanical drawings.
- Working knowledge of reliability principles, preventive and predictive maintenance, and root cause analysis.
- Knowledge of electrical codes and safety regulations, and ability to enforce safety protocols within the team.
- Experience using a CMMS and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and hold a team accountable.
- Strong communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility to support off-shifts, weekends, and on-call coverage as needed.
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and work with machinery and equipment; lift up to 50 pounds as needed; work in varying temperature conditions and occasionally in confined spaces; and wear required PPE, including steel-toe shoes with metatarsal guards, safety glasses with side shields, and hearing protection.
- Successful candidates must pass drug screening and background checks.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or technical certification.
- Experience in wire, cable, or metals manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily maintenance activities across all shifts, assigning and prioritizing work to minimize downtime and keep production running.
- Lead, train, and coach Maintenance Leads and technicians, including scheduling, attendance, performance feedback, and skill development.
- Execute the preventive and predictive maintenance program established by the Maintenance Manager and ensure work is completed on time and to standard.
- Escalate and troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and controls issues, including PLC and drive issues, and perform repairs when needed.
- Lead failure reporting and root cause analysis for major and recurring breakdowns, and follow corrective actions through to completion.
- Enforce safe work practices, including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, PPE, and Hazard Communication, in accordance with company and OSHA standards.
- Ensure work orders, PM records, and failure data are accurately documented in the CMMS, and review shift documentation from Maintenance Leads.
- Communicate and coordinate handoffs across shifts, and schedule maintenance windows with production and engineering to avoid disruptions.
- Support spare parts and tool inventory, recommend critical spares, and help control maintenance costs.
- Lead continuous improvement and reliability projects, and report metrics such as downtime, PM compliance, and MTBF/MTTR to the Maintenance Manager.
- Complete other work as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Education Assistance Program.
- Great Place to Work Certified.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
