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