Maintenance Supervisor

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician Supervisor oversees maintenance operations in a nickel plating facility that supports aerospace and defense applications. This role leads a small maintenance team, plans and executes capital projects, and ensures all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems operate safely and reliably. The position requires strong hands-on technical skills, the ability to fabricate and modify equipment, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-functioning facility.

Responsibilities

• Plan, drive, and execute capital projects to support facility improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Provide daily leadership, direction, and support to one other maintenance technician, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to minimize downtime and maintain reliable operations.
• Monitor equipment, parts, and supply inventories, and coordinate replenishment to ensure maintenance readiness.
• Maintain the integrity of the building and grounds, addressing structural, facility, and infrastructure needs.
• Fabricate, modify, and construct new equipment, fixtures, and work areas to meet evolving production and facility requirements.
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks as needed for equipment repair and new installations.
• Support and maintain steam equipment, boilers, pump controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and related systems.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment documentation to complete installations and repairs.
• Use mathematics and general engineering techniques to design, fabricate, construct, and modify equipment and systems.
• Operate and maintain electric ovens, diaphragm pumps, centrifugal pumps, and other process-related equipment.

Essential Skills

• Extensive hands-on experience in facilities maintenance, with the ability to independently perform all core maintenance duties.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills across a variety of equipment and systems.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience working with 3-phase power.
• Experience with plumbing systems, including work with CPVC tanks and related piping.
• Boiler experience, including operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of steam equipment and boiler systems.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience with HVAC systems, including diagnosis and repair.
• Ability to plan and coordinate projects, including capital projects and maintenance initiatives.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and technical literature.
• Ability to use mathematics and general engineering techniques to design, fabricate, and modify equipment.
• Working knowledge of electric ovens, diaphragm pumps, and centrifugal pumps.
• Proficiency in welding and fabrication, including use of welders and torches.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a plating or similar industrial facility is beneficial.
• Background supporting process equipment in environments with mechanical and chemical pretreatment operations is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor other technicians in a maintenance setting.
• Comfort working around industrial chemicals and process tanks.
• Attention to detail and a strong focus on safety and compliance.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment.

Why Work Here?

The organization fosters a family-oriented atmosphere where people feel valued and supported, and where leadership genuinely takes care of employees. Team members benefit from strong benefits offerings and a healthy work-life balance, supported by a consistent daytime schedule. The culture emphasizes respect, collaboration, and stability, creating an environment where skilled trades professionals can build a long-term career while maintaining balance outside of work.

Work Environment

This role is based in a nickel plating facility that operates as a passthrough operation, focusing on nickel plating products rather than traditional manufacturing. The position follows a first-shift schedule, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

This is a Permanent position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Health, dental, vision, 401k and paid pto

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.