Maintenance Supervisor

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor – Plant Power & Control Systems
Location: Calera, AL
Department: Maintenance / Engineering
Reports To: Plant Manager or Operations Manager
Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance and repairs, with a strong focus on fabrication and paint equipment. This role will be our primary resource responsible for keeping essential machinery and equipment operating at peak performance, including Trumpf Lasers, Electric and Hydraulic Press Brakes, Shears, Powder Coat Lines, Tow Motors , and other bus fabrication equipment . The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in electrical and mechanical systems, team leadership experience, and a proactive, problem-solving approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities related to plant power, control systems, and production equipment.
• Lead troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair of complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ensure operational efficiency and minimal downtime of all critical equipment including:
• Trumpf Lasers and Electric Press Brakes
• Hydraulic Press Brakes and Shears
• Powder Coat Line and Paint Equipment
• Tow Motors and Material Handling Equipment
• Bus Fabrication Machinery and Controls
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs for all assets under responsibility.
• Ensure maintenance tasks and repairs comply with safety regulations, electrical codes (NEC, NFPA 70E), and company standards.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and safety teams to prioritize maintenance needs and reduce equipment-related delays.
• Manage spare parts inventory, vendor relationships, and external service technicians when needed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and documentation for audits and tracking purposes.
• Train, coach, and supervise a team of maintenance technicians to ensure timely and effective issue resolution.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and upgrades to existing systems.
• Participate in capital improvement planning and provide technical input on equipment reliability and replacement strategies.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required, technical certificate or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or similar field preferred.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical control systems, power distribution, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Proven experience supporting Trumpf equipment, hydraulic brakes, and powder coating systems is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and automation systems.
• Experience maintaining tow motors, forklifts, or other industrial vehicles.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills with a focus on team development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
• Competency in using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

Preferred:

• OSHA 10/30 certification or other safety training.
• Experience with predictive maintenance tools and methodologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermal imaging).
• Forklift Certification.

Work Environment:
Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, dust, and varying temperatures. Proper PPE is always required.

Why IES Infrastructure?

IES Infrastructure offers competitive salaries. But, if you make your employment decision based on salary only, you’re overlooking other significant factors – work environment and employee benefits. We offer a friendly, team-work environment with opportunities for continuous development and career advancement. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that provides real protection for you and your family.

• Health & dental insurance
• Group life & accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Company Paid Disability insurance (short and long-term)
• Vacation and holidays
• 401k

Company Culture

Commitment to Excellence – Consistently exceeds expectations.
Honesty and Integrity – Strive to do what is right and do what we say we will do.
Safety – Create a safe working environment in all operating locations.
Respect -Honor the rights of all involved.
Communication – Communicate clearly and directly with all involved.
Employee Satisfaction – Create employee opportunities for growth and development.
Innovation and Creativity – Apply creative ingenuity to make us better, faster, and first.
Resiliency – No obstacle will stop us from accomplishing our goals.
Teamwork – Above all else, work together as one team and one group of professionals.

All positions require customer focus with a service-oriented attitude as well as attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt to changes in daily activities is essential. Ability to travel and work overtime/weekends, as needed, to meet customer and in-house demands. All applicants must pass a background check and drug/alcohol screening and must have a clean driving record.