Assistant Maintenance Supervisor

ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Location: Just outside of Chicago, IL TITLE: Assistant Maintenance Supervisor DEPARTMENT: Maintenance REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor

OVERALL ROLE

Serves as the primary backup to the Maintenance Supervisor and supports the reliable operation of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment through hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and leadership support. This role is intended for a maintenance professional seeking growth into leadership while remaining technically hands-on.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Act as backup to the Maintenance Supervisor during absences and assist with day-to-day leadership of the maintenance team · Support and help coordinate daily maintenance activities to minimize downtime and support production · Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment · Lead and support root cause analysis efforts to prevent repeat failures · Assist with preventive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and uptime · Provide hands-on maintenance support as needed, including machine and auxiliary equipment repairs · Support training, development, and mentoring of maintenance technicians · Help reinforce accountability, work standards, and a problem-solving mindset within the maintenance team · Assist with reviewing time sheets, work orders, and maintenance priorities · Work with tool crib personnel to maintain appropriate inventory of parts, tools, and supplies · Communicate effectively with production, tooling, and management to support plant priorities · Promote and enforce safe work practices and maintain a clean, organized maintenance environment · Perform additional related duties as assigned

EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS SUPPORTED

· Injection molding machines · Chillers, thermolators, resin dryers, material handling and loader systems · Grinders, tower fans, and related auxiliary equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Manufacturing environment with moderate noise and frequent movement on the production floor · Ability to stand and/or walk for the duration of the shift · Ability to lift up to 55 lbs · Ability to bend, stoop, twist, kneel, crouch, push, and pull as required · Ability to climb, work atop molding machines, ladders, and aerial lift equipment · Ability to work occasionally in confined or tight spaces · Must wear required PPE, including fire-retardant apparel

QUALIFICATIONS

· Extensive experience repairing injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment · Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems · Proven troubleshooting skills and ability to perform root cause analysis · Ability to read and interpret prints, diagrams, and technical documentation · Welding skills required; machining skills a plus · Prior lead, senior technician, or informal leadership experience preferred · Strong interest in advancing into a formal leadership role · Ability to balance hands-on technical work with leadership and administrative responsibilities