Supervisor, Maintenance Technician

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. • Bozeman, MT

6d • $79,000 - $98,750 • Onsite

About The Position

Supervisor, Maintenance Technician. Enter the high-level overview of the role and include the title in this paragraph. The Sterilization and Disinfection Control division manufactures and sells biological and chemical indicators that assess the effectiveness of sterilization and disinfection processes for pharmaceutical, healthcare, and dental industries.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial equipment maintenance.
• Working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with CMMS software and maintenance planning systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and coordinate repair activities.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and industrial maintenance safety practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and employee coaching skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Facilities personnel.
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience leading teams, serving as a lead technician, or providing work direction preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities of maintenance technicians, assigning work priorities and ensuring timely completion of maintenance activities.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to support employee development and accountability.
• Monitor attendance, productivity, and work quality while maintaining appropriate staffing levels to support operational needs.
• Promote teamwork, communication, and a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and corrective action in partnership with management and Human Resources.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facility systems.
• Prioritize maintenance work based on production schedules, equipment criticality, and operational requirements.
• Monitor work order completion and ensure maintenance activities are properly documented within the CMMS.
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation equipment.
• Escalate complex equipment issues requiring additional engineering or technical expertise.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, uptime, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Support implementation of preventive maintenance improvements and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities following equipment failures.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with company safety policies and applicable OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, confined space, and other safety requirements.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and address unsafe conditions promptly.
• Support investigations of safety incidents and implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure maintenance documentation complies with company quality and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with Production and other departments to minimize operational disruption.
• Monitor inventory of maintenance parts, tools, and supplies, communicating replenishment needs as appropriate.
• Coordinate work performed by outside contractors and service providers.
• Assist with maintenance planning, scheduling, and workload prioritization.
• Monitor maintenance performance metrics and communicate equipment concerns to management.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Potential bonus opportunities
• Equity awards
• Commission
• Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start
• Tiered Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Health savings (HSA) accounts
• Healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts
• Company paid short term and long-term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan)
• Company paid life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Paid sick leave of 48 hours per calendar year
• Eligible employees may receive four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leave after 1 year of service or in accordance with state leave laws
• 401(k) plan that provides a 4% Safe Harbor company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1
• Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life
• Nine (9) paid company holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED