Sawmill Maintenance Supervisor
troy lumber companyTroy, NC
Sawmill Maintenance Supervisor
L5
troy lumber companyTroy, NCtoday
Occupations
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersIndustrial Machinery MechanicsIndustries
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and MaintenanceSawmillsCut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and PlaningJob Description:
Troy Lumber Company is seeking a dedicated Sawmill Maintenance Supervisor that will be overseeing the maintenance team, ensuring the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of all sawmill equipment and machinery. This role involves strategic planning and coordination of preventative maintenance, rapid response to equipment breakdowns, supervising maintenance staff, and enforcing strict compliance with safety standards.
DUTIES:
Supervise daily maintenance activities, ensuring all equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
Lead, train, and mentor maintenance technicians and millwrights.
Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for sawmill equipment including saws, conveyors, debarkers, gangsaw, TBL, and other production machinery.
Coordinate repairs and troubleshooting during equipment failures or unplanned downtime.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and inventory of parts and tools.
Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations and promote a culture of safety and accountability.
Work closely with production management to minimize downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Manage maintenance budgets, vendors, and contractors when necessary.
Recommend and implement improvements for mechanical systems and equipment reliability.
Respond to emergency maintenance situations after hours as needed.
REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate's degree in mechanical/electrical maintenance or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 5 to 10 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a sawmill or wood products manufacturing environment.
3+ years of supervisory or team lead experience.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Proficient with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
Understanding of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices.
Welding and Fabrication.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
Requires to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to injury and/or hazardous materials.
Job requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and lifting.
Physical use of board variety of tools and machines in order to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment.
Must be able to lift 50lbs.
Use of computer and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.
BENEFITS:
401(K)
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Short & Long term Disability Insurance
Uniform Paid
Paid Holidays
Bonus Program
VacationEXPERIENCEIndustrial maintenance: 5 years (Required)
Supervising: 3 years (Required)
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Level
SeniorL5
Location
Troy, NC
Occupation
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Industry
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
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