Zekelman Industries

Manufacturing

MaintenanceSupervisor-3rdShift

$84–84k Rochelle, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Maintenance Supervisor - 3rd Shift at Zekelman Industries. Skills: Maintenance supervision, Equipment reliability, Process optimization. Supervise maintenance technicians. Train maintenance technicians”

What You'll Achieve.

Reduce downtime; Improve equipment longevity; Enhance reliability; Enhance efficiency; Enhance cost-effectiveness

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Diagnose complex issues; Implement effective solutions; Troubleshooting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years industrial maintenance experience, 2+ years supervisory experience, Associate degree or technical certification, Equivalent work experience considered

Nice to Have

Steel manufacturing experience, Heavy industry experience, Welding experience a plus, Fabrication experience a plus

What You'll Do.

Supervise maintenance technicians

Train maintenance technicians

Mentor maintenance technicians

Troubleshoot plant machinery

Repair plant machinery

Maintain plant machinery

Develop preventive maintenance programs

Implement preventive maintenance programs

Develop predictive maintenance programs

Implement predictive maintenance programs

Enforce safety protocols

Ensure regulatory compliance

Respond to equipment breakdowns

Coordinate emergency repairs

Monitor spare parts inventory

Coordinate procurement of components

Identify improvements

Implement improvements

Maintain records of maintenance activities

Maintain equipment history

Maintain compliance documentation

Collaborate with production teams

Collaborate with engineering teams

Collaborate with quality teams

Promote healthy work practices

Promote safe work practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Production teams; Engineering teams; Quality teams

Full Job Description

**You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.** Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development. **We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.** **Come build a career you believe in.** **About the Role** As a **3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor** at **Wheatland Tube** , a division of **Zekelman Industries** , you will oversee the maintenance team and ensure the reliability, efficiency, and safety of all plant equipment. Reporting to the Department Manager, this hands-on role is responsible for coordinating preventive maintenance programs, troubleshooting machinery issues, and leading a team of skilled maintenance technicians to support safe and efficient plant operations. This role is onsite and located in Rochelle, IL. **What You’ll Do** * Supervise, train, and mentor maintenance technicians to ensure efficient daily operations. * Oversee and participate in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining plant machinery, including mills, welders, cutting systems, and material handling equipment. * Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve equipment longevity. * Enforce safety protocols and regulatory compliance, ensuring OSHA and Company policies are followed. * Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and production disruptions, coordinating emergency repairs as needed. * Monitor spare parts inventory and coordinate procurement of necessary components. * Identify and implement improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of maintenance processes. * Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipme

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