Supervisor, Maintenance Technician
Bozeman, MT - USA
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Job Summary
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference At Mesa Labs were passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs ensuring product integrity increasing patient and worker safety and improving quality of life around the world.
At Mesa Labs we offer competitive wages including potential bonus opportunities equity awards commission and a comprehensive benefits package based on the position.
Base Compensation Range: $79000 - $98750
*In addition you qualify for:
- Annual bonus opportunity of 12% based on company performance
Outstanding Benefits and Perks
We are proud to offer a variety of benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees:
- Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start
- Tiered Medical Dental and Vision Insurance options Health savings (HSA) healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts
- Company paid short term and long-term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan)
- Company paid life insurance and AD&D
- Flexible Time Off Policy
- Paid sick leave of 48 hours per calendar year
- Eligible employees may receive four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leave after 1 year of service or in accordance with state leave laws
- 401(k) plan that provides a 4% Safe Harbor company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1
- Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life
- Nine (9) paid company holidays per year
Sterilization and Disinfection Control division manufactures and sells biological and chemical indicators that assess the effectiveness of sterilization and disinfection processes for pharmaceutical healthcare and dental industries.
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Duties/Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Supervise the daily activities of maintenance technicians assigning work priorities and ensuring timely completion of maintenance activities.
- Provide coaching training and performance feedback to support employee development and accountability.
- Monitor attendance productivity and work quality while maintaining appropriate staffing levels to support operational needs.
- Promote teamwork communication and a culture of safety quality and continuous improvement.
- Assist with hiring onboarding performance evaluations and corrective action in partnership with management and Human Resources.
Maintenance Operations
- Coordinate preventive predictive and corrective maintenance activities for manufacturing equipment utilities and facility systems.
- Prioritize maintenance work based on production schedules equipment criticality and operational requirements.
- Monitor work order completion and ensure maintenance activities are properly documented within the CMMS.
- Support troubleshooting of mechanical electrical pneumatic hydraulic and automation equipment.
- Escalate complex equipment issues requiring additional engineering or technical expertise.
Equipment Reliability & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability uptime and maintenance effectiveness.
- Support implementation of preventive maintenance improvements and equipment reliability initiatives.
- Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities following equipment failures.
- Recommend process improvements that enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime.
- Support Lean Manufacturing TPM and other continuous improvement initiatives.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with company safety policies and applicable OSHA and environmental regulations.
- Enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) PPE confined space and other safety requirements.
- Conduct routine safety inspections and address unsafe conditions promptly.
- Support investigations of safety incidents and implementation of corrective actions.
- Ensure maintenance documentation complies with company quality and regulatory requirements.
Planning Scheduling & Resource Coordination
- Coordinate maintenance schedules with Production and other departments to minimize operational disruption.
- Monitor inventory of maintenance parts tools and supplies communicating replenishment needs as appropriate.
- Coordinate work performed by outside contractors and service providers.
- Assist with maintenance planning scheduling and workload prioritization.
- Monitor maintenance performance metrics and communicate equipment concerns to management.
Experience/Education
- Associates degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance Mechanical Technology Electrical Technology or a related discipline preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience leading teams serving as a lead technician or providing work direction preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education technical training and experience will be considered.
Knowledge and Skillsets Required
- Strong knowledge of mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic and industrial equipment maintenance.
- Working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
- Familiarity with CMMS software and maintenance planning systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and coordinate repair activities.
- Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and industrial maintenance safety practices.
- Strong leadership communication and employee coaching skills.
- Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Production Engineering Quality and Facilities personnel.
- Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
Physical Demands:
- Sitting: Occasionally while completing administrative work and meetings.
- Standing or walking: Frequently throughout manufacturing and maintenance areas.
- Using computers: Frequent use of computers tablets and maintenance management systems.
- Lifting: Occasionally up to 50 pounds while assisting with maintenance activities.
- Repetitive motions: Frequent use of hands tools and maintenance equipment.
- Climbing bending kneeling and reaching may be required while inspecting equipment or supporting maintenance activities.
Environmental Conditions:
- Workspace: Combination of manufacturing warehouse mechanical and office environments.
- Lighting: Standard manufacturing and office lighting.
- Noise Levels: Frequent exposure to manufacturing equipment and industrial noise.
- Temperature: May be exposed to varying temperatures depending on equipment and facility conditions.
- Ventilation: Manufacturing ventilation systems with occasional exposure to dust oils lubricants and cleaning chemicals appropriate to industrial maintenance environments.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Required while working in designated manufacturing and maintenance areas.
Mesa Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age race sex color religion creed national origin or ancestry disability military status sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. Please note that Mesa Labs conducts criminal background checks upon offer acceptance.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Mesa Labs designs advanced equipment and software to meet the most rigorous quality and regulatory standards.