Job description:

Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the maintenance department, ensuring all facility systems, production equipment, and infrastructure are operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. This role combines hands-on technical work with supervisory responsibilities, requiring strong mechanical aptitude, leadership ability, and an unwavering commitment to workplace safety in an industrial fabrication environment.

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee all maintenance department personnel, including scheduling, task assignment, performance management, and training and development.

• Plan, prioritize, and execute preventative maintenance programs for all plant equipment, machinery, and facility systems.

• Maintain, repair, and overhaul fabrication and production equipment, including overhead cranes, press brakes, forming rolls, beam lines, saws, shears, welding equipment, and machine shop equipment, including lathes, mills, and drill presses.

• Ensure related metal fabrication equipment is properly maintained, guarded, and calibrated.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, including pumps, motors, compressors, valves, drive units, and related systems.

• Perform and supervise routine maintenance activities, including lubrication, inspection, component replacement, welding, and machining.

• Maintain accurate equipment records, including maintenance logs, service histories, inspection reports, and equipment readings.

• Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules to minimize unplanned downtime and maximize equipment lifespan.

• Respond to routine and emergency repair requests promptly, minimizing production disruption.

• Source, order, and manage parts and supply inventory, ensuring critical spare parts are stocked at appropriate levels.

• Identify aging or underperforming equipment and make recommendations for repair, rebuild, or capital replacement.

• Conduct performance testing on plant equipment using appropriate diagnostic tools and instrumentation.

• Coordinate scheduled downtime for major equipment servicing to minimize impact on production schedules.

Other Functions:

• Coordinate and oversee third-party service contracts, including snow removal, lawn care, pest control, fire suppression systems, and HVAC.

• Obtain and review vendor quotes; ensure contracted work is completed on time and to standard.

• Serve as primary point of contact for equipment vendors, parts suppliers, and service technicians.

• Always enforce and model safe work practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, and electrical safety procedures.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.

• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Experience maintaining overhead crane systems, including hoists, end trucks, and runway systems.

• Familiarity with metal fabrication equipment, including press brakes, shears, forming rolls, beam lines, and machine shop equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.

• Welding, machining, or fabrication experience a plus.

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work flexible hours and respond to after-hours emergencies when required.

Company Overview:

Goodhart Sons, Inc. is a premier metal fabrication and equipment installer spanning industries such as power generation, cement, chemicals, graphics/converting, and food handling. 

To learn more about Goodhart Sons, Inc., please watch our company overview video at https://youtu.be/tudHHyvzVMo

The Goodhart Sons Core Values

• The Golden Rule – We treat others as we wish to be treated.

• Commitment – To one another, to our customers, to our community, and to our faith.

• Sense of Urgency – We respect time and always have a deadline in mind. We are proactive and not reactive.

All employees are required to meet minimum background check, MVRE check, substance, and physical exam requirements based on their position per company policy.

Compensation:

• Salary: DOE

• 401(k) with Company Match and Profit Sharing

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Sick Time

• Rapid Vacation Accumulation

• Life, Health, and Dental Insurance

• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

• Cell phone allowance

• Yearly work boot reimbursement