Maintenance Supervisor

Company: Universal Stainless
Location: Dunkirk
Posted on: January 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Overview Reports to: Maintenance Manager The Maintenance Supervisor will routinely interact and collaborate with other Maintenance Supervisors and Operations to schedule and execute maintenance activities in adherence with safety, quality, and schedule requirements. Work Schedule: Regular Hours: 60 hours per week, 10 hours shifts plus overtime. Must be available for weekend shifts. Essential Job Functions: Ensure that all safety, environmental and quality policies and practices are understood and adhered to by all employees and contractors. Provide day-to-day supervision of maintenance personnel. Provide work assignments for preventive maintenance of equipment and/or repair of equipment. Place an order for necessary repair material and spare parts. Analyze equipment failure to prevent future problems. Assist with upgrades to plant infrastructure including but not limited to roadways, power distribution, city water distribution, natural gas distribution, plant air distribution, etc. Assist in capital expenditure planning by providing input regarding equipment failure history and recommending equipment upgrades. Read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications. Establish and enforce first-class standards of housekeeping. Responsible for training of department personnel. Perform root cause analysis to determine failures and implement corrective actions. Ensuring facilities, equipment and control systems are maintained in a condition to safely and cost-effectively produce quality products. Facilitate and delegate 5S projects. Education/Experience Requirements High School Graduate - minimum AS or BS in Engineering preferred Training in all areas of electrical/mechanical testing and repairs 5 years of "front line" supervisory experience in a line manufacturing role Experience with stainless steel and specialty alloys desirable Strong electrical experience in an industrial or steel related environment Experience with high voltage distribution systems PLC/Drives/Controls a plus Other Skills/Abilities Strong computer skills Analytical and problem-solving skills Communicate with all levels of employees Ability to multi-task Universal Stainless is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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