Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Wilson Trailer Company has a full time day shift PLANT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR position open Yankton, SD location . This is an excellent career opportunity with a leader in the truck trailer industry. The day-shift is currently starting at 6:00am until 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.  We offer an attractive starting wage with scheduled increases and a full benefit package. If you have:

A Mechanical Aptitude - Good Attendance - Willing to Learn - Enjoy working with others in a *busy work place*.

APPLY TODAY!

A pre-employment drug test is required.

A Background Check will be conducted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: 

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance 


• Health insurance 


• Life insurance 


• Paid time off 


• Vision insurance

Position Summary

Maintenance Supervisors will oversee and direct maintenance mechanics in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant manufacturing equipment including electrical, precision mechanical, and fluid power systems on metalworking equipment such as shears, press brakes, CNC machine tools and lasers, and conventional machine tools. This position is an integral part of the plant production team and reports to the Plant Manager.

Essential Functions

1. Responsible for equipment, building and grounds maintenance.


2. Maintains and improves preventative maintenance program.


3. Schedules maintenance operations to limit downtime and improve efficiency.


4. Responsible for building jigs and fixtures in house as determined.


5. Comprehend Lean principles and participate in Lean activities.


6. Responsible for documenting inspections of company equipment as required.


7. Works with outside vendors for parts and repairs to plant equipment.


8. Controls the energy management system.


9.  Install, diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment & systems.


10.  Skilled or knowledgeable in welding, pipe fitting, soldering, rigging application and use of mechanical tools, hand tools, and power tools.


11. Experience or knowledge in programmable logic controllers (PLC).


12. Comply with Company and OSHA Safety and Health rules to provide a safe working environment.


13. Support Company Safety and Health program.


14. Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Secondary Duties:

• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills


• Good written and oral communications skills


• Able to read and interpret blueprints & diagrams


• Confident computer user


• Able to meet deadlines


• Strong team player


• Highly motivated and able to work independently


• Promotes safe work culture, maintains safe working conditions, and uses 5S principles

Skills & Requirements

Age:                                 Eighteen years of age minimum.               

Education:                    Requires a high school diploma/GED; an AA or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance is a plus

Preferred Experience:  Four plus years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some PLC experience and HVAC Vacuum furnace experience is preferred.

Computer Skills:            Competent, able to employ computer software capably, ie…Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint. 

Certifications:                N/A

Communication:            Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate clearly and concisely using the English language.    

Other Requirements:    Able to wear hardhat, eye, and ear protection & safety toe boots.

Physical Demands