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u003ch2u003eASSISTANT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eLocation:u003c/strongu003e Just outside of Chicago, ILu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eTITLE:u003c/strongu003e Assistant Maintenance Supervisoru003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eDEPARTMENT:u003c/strongu003e Maintenanceu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eREPORTS TO:u003c/strongu003e Maintenance Supervisoru003c/pu003eu003ch3u003eOVERALL ROLEu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eServes as the primary backup to the Maintenance Supervisor and supports the reliable operation of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment through hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and leadership support. This role is intended for a maintenance professional seeking growth into leadership while remaining technically hands-on.u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch3u003eESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAct as backup to the Maintenance Supervisor during absences and assist with day-to-day leadership of the maintenance teamu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSupport and help coordinate daily maintenance activities to minimize downtime and support productionu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eTroubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on injection molding machines and auxiliary equipmentu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eLead and support root cause analysis efforts to prevent repeat failuresu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAssist with preventive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and uptimeu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProvide hands-on maintenance support as needed, including machine and auxiliary equipment repairsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSupport training, development, and mentoring of maintenance techniciansu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eHelp reinforce accountability, work standards, and a problem-solving mindset within the maintenance teamu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAssist with reviewing time sheets, work orders, and maintenance prioritiesu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eWork with tool crib personnel to maintain appropriate inventory of parts, tools, and suppliesu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCommunicate effectively with production, tooling, and management to support plant prioritiesu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePromote and enforce safe work practices and maintain a clean, organized maintenance environmentu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePerform additional related duties as assignedu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch3u003eEQUIPMENT u0026SYSTEMS SUPPORTEDu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eInjection molding machinesu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eChillers, thermolators, resin dryers, material handling and loader systemsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eGrinders, tower fans, and related auxiliary equipmentu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch3u003ePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eManufacturing environment with moderate noise and frequent movement on the production flooru003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAbility to stand and/or walk for the duration of the shiftu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAbility to lift up to 55 lbsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAbility to bend, stoop, twist, kneel, crouch, push, and pull as requiredu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAbility to climb, work atop molding machines, ladders, and aerial lift equipmentu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAbility to work occasionally in confined or tight spacesu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMust wear required PPE, including fire-retardant apparelu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch3u003eQUALIFICATIONSu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExtensive experience repairing injection molding machines and auxiliary equipmentu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eStrong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systemsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProven troubleshooting skills and ability to perform root cause analysisu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAbility to read and interpret prints, diagrams, and technical documentationu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eWelding skills required; machining skills a plusu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePrior lead, senior technician, or informal leadership experience preferredu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eStrong interest in advancing into a formal leadership roleu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAbility to balance hands-on technical work with leadership and administrative responsibilitiesu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003e ', 'location ': 'Chicago, IL ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'MT10-2751274