Massachusetts Veterans Jobs

We are looking for a 2nd Shift Maintenance Supervisor within our company. This is a full-time, 2nd shift position that consists of Monday thru Friday alternating Saturdays 2pm -- 10:30pm, and overtime as needed. Overview: The Maintenance Supervisor position is a ?working supervisor? position; expected to be involved directly in completing various maintenance or repair responsibilities. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the proper physical operation of the facility, and will perform a wide variety of maintenance, supervisory, and administrative tasks as required. The Maintenance Supervisor will have oversight of a small crew consisting of several machine operators and up to several mechanics during off production dept hours. Essential Functions: Set goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company?s plans and vision and communicate them to subordinates Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching Receive complaints and resolve problems Pass on information from upper management to employees and vice versa Prepare and submit performance reports Hire and train new employees Maintaining the plant and equipment in safe and efficient working order. Provide installation on any new equipment. Set-up and repair production equipment in the most effective and efficient way possible to keep production running seamlessly - Perform repairs, installations and / or inspections with the use of ladders, scissor lifts, cat walks Ability to read diagrams for repair, parts look-up and replacement on production equipment Maintain a clean and organized work area Perform preventive maintenance on scheduled intervals, and/or as requested Provide quick feedback to Production Supervisors when any production equipment may need to be taken offline Ensures that the use of safety practices are followed and maintained Perform other necessary duties, including general building and grounds maintenance Operate high pressure boiler and related components, once state issued license to operate exam has been passed. Requirements: -Proven experience as supervisor in a relevant role, solid references and job history will be required. -Passing of Special License to Operate a High Pressure Vessel exam will given by Massachusetts Dept. of Fire Services is a must. This training, filing of application, testing will be done onsite at our plant and fully scheduled and paid for by the company. -Considerable knowledge of the standard methods, principles, practices, tools and equipment of the maintenance trades. -Considerable knowledge of electric motors, generators, pumps, pressure systems, water systems, and other equipment and systems of the maintenance trades. -Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of mechanical and electrical maintenance. -Considerable knowledge of the principles of mechanical equipment design and fabrication. -Some knowledge of employee policies and procedures. -Some knowledge of equal employment opportunity policies and procedures. -Some knowledge of labor relations and appropriate labor contracts. -Ability to instruct and supervise employees and facility residents. -Ability to plan and design projects, and work from sketches, blueprints, and manuals. -Ability to monitor and evaluate programs and organizational performance in order to assess efficiency and effectiveness. -Must possess a strong mechanical and have electrical aptitude as well as basic trouble- shooting skills with a proven track record -Experience with power tools, calipers, electrical multi-meters -Ability to read and wire 3 phase as well as single phase motors is a plus -Previous experience with plc\'s, pipe-fitting and welding is needed. -Must be able to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.