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Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor. The maintenance supervisor will be responsible for the leadership of the Maintenance Technicians in their respective workshop. They must organize their daily work, give them first level support for all problems they have. The Maintenance Supervisor is the direct disciplinary superior to the Maintenance Technicians. They are responsible that all needed tools and materials are on site. They ensure job safety for the employees. This role is located in Wheeling, IL and will be fully on-site. 

Starting Pay:  $42-48 per hour

Schedule: M-F 6am-2pm with overtime as needed

Maintenance Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Plans, priorities, assigns, supervises, reviews and participates in all tasks related to facility maintenance
• First level support of Maintenance Technicians with regards to equipment issues
• Controls inventory and stock levels of spare parts
• Liaises with external vendors to ensure good equipment condition and machine uptime
• Ensures that needed tools and equipment are available for Maintenance Technicians to carry out their work

• Carries out all the jobs according to applicable standards, like OSHA, ANSI.
• Keeps personal workspace clean and tidy at all times
• Reports any suspicious activity or strangers on company property
• Maintains a safe work environment
• Reports all incidents immediately (including near miss situations)
• Complies with all environmental standards and policies
• Develops methods and schedules for facility maintenance
• Responsible for handling emergency situations or after-hours calls for repair and maintenance
• Takes part in developing maintenance policies and standards for the maintenance team
• Coordinates training sessions in facility maintenance, safety procedures and methods
• Plans daily tasks and delegates them to Maintenance Technicians and other professionals
• Maintains preventative maintenance standards for the organization’s facilities and equipment
• Routinely inspects various elements of buildings and grounds like elevators, fire alarms, security cameras and sprinkler systems
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills to perform, delegate and correct duties and responsibilities

Maintenance Supervisor Qualifications:

• A High school diploma is beneficial
• Previous experience in industrial maintenance needed
• Good mechanical skills, basic hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge needed
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical schematics and drawings

• Basic understanding of industrial electric control systems and PLC
• Previous experience with variable speed drives is an added advantage
• Previous experience in heavy metals or similar type of manufacturing is beneficial
• Ability to work under pressure and high stress levels required
• Ability to identify issues and decides on required actions
• Competence to plan maintenance schedules
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and delegation skills
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Competency with computer and Microsoft Office Suite
• Critical thinking skills
• Dexterity and physical stamina

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Involves periods of, standing, walking, and negotiating stairs, ladders, elevated catwalks and platforms in hot or cold production environment on slippery surfaces for the purpose of directing operations and evaluating situations.

• Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., safety glasses, electrostatic discharge jacket, ear plugs, etc.)
• Occasionally lift up to 50lbs maximum.

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 8,000+ employees worldwide and 35+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.   Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.