Maintenance Supervisor/Millwright
The Maintenance Supervisor/Millwright position is responsible for leading the maintenance team and performing hands-on mechanical maintenance in a heavy equipment manufacturing plant. Starting wage $28-$34 depending on experience.
This role supports large-scale fabrication, assembly, machining, and test operations by ensuring all plant machinery, material handling systems, and production equipment operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. The position balances leadership responsibilities with advanced millwright work in a demanding industrial environment.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise, train, and mentor maintenance technicians and millwrights in a heavy manufacturing environment
Assign, prioritize, and track daily work orders to support production schedules and critical path equipment
Enforce safety policies, including lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, and crane/rigging procedures
Coordinate closely with production, engineering, quality, and safety teams to minimize downtime and support throughput
Support staffing, shift coverage, overtime planning, and performance evaluations
Able to work in a variety of different working conditions
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair heavy industrial equipment, including:
CNC and manual machining centers, fabrication equipment, press brakes, rollers, and saws
Overhead cranes, hoists, and material handling systems
Gearboxes, pumps, motors, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment
Perform precision alignment, leveling, welding, fabrication, and equipment rigging for large machinery
Diagnose mechanical failures, conduct root cause analysis, and implement long-term corrective actions
Lead preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs to support up-time and equipment life
Support plant shutdowns, equipment rebuilds, line moves, and new equipment installations
Assist with capital improvement projects and continuous improvement initiatives, automotive repair and building maintenance.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and repair histories within the MRP
Support spare parts management, critical spares identification, and vendor coordination
Recommend equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, and cost-saving maintenance strategies
Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable industry standards
Position Requirements:
5+ years of maintenance experience in a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment
Previous supervisory or lead-hand experience
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and technical manuals
Extensive knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, rotating equipment and electrical (120v-480v)
Welding certification (MIG, TIG, Stick)
Experience supporting overhead cranes and rigging operations
Experience with MRP systems
Electrical troubleshooting and basic PLC knowledge
Experience in heavy equipment, steel fabrication, or large-scale manufacturing operations
Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills
High level of mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a production-driven environment
Strong focus on safety, quality, and equipment reliability
Expectations:
All employees are expected to interact with other members of the organization in a professional and respectful manner, with the goal of producing on-time and high-quality work being the highest priority. All employees must maintain excellent communication with supervisors and engineers and a professional attitude and approach to issues within the company.
We are a drug free workplace and require pre-employment testing.
Benefits of Employment
In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, and 401(k) with matching contributions. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.
About Us
We are a “Solution Driven” manufacturer for the mining industry. At Ground Force Worldwide we design, engineer and manufacture the World’s Finest Mine Support Equipment. We offer a diverse product line for surface & underground mining and have trucks working in over 60+ countries worldwide. We have been providing our customers and dealers with custom solutions for over 30 years. Our history of innovation and strong customer relationships around the world prove us a World Leader in our industry. For more information, visit www.gfworldwide.com.
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.