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Maintenance Supervisor | 2nd Shift

Sterling Engineering, Inc.
  • Montgomery, IL
  • $80,000–$90,000 Per Year
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Job Description

Title: Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Montgomery, IL
Hire Type: Direct hire
Shift : 2nd shift
Compensation: $80-90k
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: bonus potential
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO
Must have Skill Set: 

  • Industrial Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance: Strong troubleshooting and repair experience with electrical systems, motors, drives, conveyors, pumps, and related equipment.
  • PLC & Controls: Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLCs, reading ladder logic, and working with platforms such as Siemens or Allen Bradley.
  • Maintenance Leadership: Ability to direct, train, and develop a maintenance team while remaining hands-on with troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Industrial Safety & Manufacturing: Strong understanding of Lockout/Tagout, GMPs, and safe maintenance practices within a manufacturing environment.

Overview:

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a 2nd Shift Maintenance Supervisor to lead and support a skilled maintenance team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for troubleshooting equipment, coordinating maintenance activities, supporting plant utilities and building systems, and ensuring a safe, reliable, and efficient operation.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in industrial electrical and mechanical maintenance, experience leading or directing maintenance personnel, and the ability to troubleshoot a wide range of manufacturing equipment and systems.

Job Duties: 

  • Lead, direct, and develop the 2nd shift maintenance team while providing hands-on technical support as needed.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Diagnose and work with PLCs, including Siemens and Allen Bradley, as well as ladder logic, drives, electronics, and instrumentation.
  • Support plant utilities and facility systems, including HVAC, boilers, compressors, chillers, combustion systems, fire/sprinkler systems, and general building maintenance.
  • Perform and oversee welding, cutting, brazing, plumbing, equipment rebuilds, and other industrial maintenance activities.
  • Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and facility-related prints and schematics.
  • Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with applicable GMP and food manufacturing requirements.
  • Follow and enforce safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout and confined-space requirements.
  • Identify equipment issues, develop effective solutions, and implement improvements to increase reliability and minimize downtime.
  • Coordinate with other department supervisors and cross-functional teams to address production and maintenance needs.
  • Maintain accurate records and prepare reports related to equipment condition, maintenance activities, projects, materials, and supplies.
  • Train, coach, and hold maintenance employees accountable while leading by example.
  • Manage multiple priorities and maintenance projects while responding to day-to-day production needs.
  • Support a safe, clean, and quality-focused manufacturing environment.

Qualifications: 


  • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational training or a bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Approximately 4+ years of experience in mechanical or electrical industrial maintenance preferred.
  • Vocational training in a recognized mechanical or electrical trades program may substitute for a portion of required experience.
  • Previous leadership, supervisory, or team-lead experience within a maintenance environment preferred.
  • Experience in food processing, packaging, manufacturing, or industrial building utilities is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Office applications and maintenance documentation.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical and creative solutions.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and managing multiple priorities.
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varied schedules as required.
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, squatting, and lifting up to 100 lbs.
  • Ability to work in cold manufacturing environments, including temperatures of approximately 40°F or below when required


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMontgomery, IL
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$80,000–$90,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1969
Websitehttp://www.sterling-engineering.com

About Company

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

Skills

  • Allen-Bradleyunmatched
  • Brazingunmatched
  • Building Systemsunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Electronicsunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Food Productionunmatched
  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
  • HVACunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Instrumentationunmatched
  • Ladder Logicunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lift/Move 100 Poundsunmatched
  • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
  • Maintenance - Plumbingunmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
  • Manufacturing Equipment Maintenanceunmatched
  • Manufacturing Requirementsunmatched
  • Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
  • Mechanical Maintenanceunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Procedure Implementationunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Property Maintenanceunmatched
  • Pumpsunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Reliability Engineeringunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Safety Processunmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Weldingunmatched

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