Maintenance Supervisor

Title: Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Monticello, IN
Hire Type: Contract
Shift: 1st, 6am-3pm
Hourly Rate: $45.00-60.00
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Summary: Lead a team of Maintenance Technicians and Electricians. This role oversees daily maintenance operations, equipment reliability, and preventive maintenance programs while supporting safe and efficient production. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to develop a skilled maintenance team.

Job Duties: 

• Lead, coach, and develop Maintenance Technicians, Electricians, and Apprentices.
• Assign daily work, prioritize maintenance activities, and coordinate staffing
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs and help implement predictive maintenance practices
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and respond to breakdowns to minimize production downtime
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures
• Promote workplace safety and ensure compliance with safety procedures, including lockout/tagout
• Monitor maintenance performance and lead continuous improvement initiatives involving Lean, 5S, and equipment reliability
• Coordinate equipment installations, upgrades, facility projects, and outside contractors as needed

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or trade certification preferred
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of supervisory, team lead, or leadership experience
• Experience maintaining CNC machining, grinding, turning, heat treat, or similar industrial equipment
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment documentation
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

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.