Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor Job Description

The Maintenance Supervisor leads maintenance activities in a smaller CNC manufacturing shop, focusing on maintaining and repairing CNC machinery, valves, airlines, and automated systems. This role diagnoses and troubleshoots CNC controls and PLCs, performs electrical work on 480V systems, and implements preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability. The position supports productivity, quality, and safety standards while contributing to budgeting and cost control for maintenance operations. The Maintenance Supervisor also trains and mentors team members, assists with scheduling and resource planning, and directly oversees one technician within a close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair CNC machinery, valves, airlines, and automated systems to ensure consistent and reliable operation.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot CNC controls, PLCs, and ladder logic diagrams to quickly resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime.

• Perform electrical work on 480V systems, including running power from the incoming power supply to equipment as needed.

• Implement and manage preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability and extend the life of machinery and systems.

• Support and uphold productivity, quality, and safety compliance standards across the maintenance function.

• Contribute to budgeting and cost control efforts for maintenance operations, helping to manage resources efficiently.

• Train, mentor, and develop maintenance team members to build technical capability and support long-term team growth.

• Assist with scheduling and resource planning to ensure adequate coverage for maintenance needs across both shifts.

• Oversee one maintenance technician and provide day-to-day direction, technical guidance, and support.

• Collaborate with production and other departments to prioritize maintenance activities and support operational goals.

• Respond to maintenance needs that may arise outside of standard hours, including occasional weekend work as required.

• Document maintenance activities and communicate equipment status and issues to relevant stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Strong troubleshooting skills for computer-driven CNC machines and automated production lines.

• Ability to read and interpret ladder diagrams and ladder logic for diagnostics and repairs.

• Hands-on experience working with PLC systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Electrical experience with 480V systems, including safely running power from incoming supply to equipment.

• Background in service or installation of industrial machinery or automated systems.

• Capability and desire to grow into a management role over time, taking on greater leadership responsibilities.

• Ability to train, mentor, and support other technicians in a small team environment.

• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and equipment reliability in a manufacturing setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Open to strong technician-level candidates; prior supervisory experience is not required.

• Experience in a CNC machining or automated manufacturing environment is highly beneficial.

• Interest in building and leading a maintenance team with a clear path toward a future Maintenance Manager role.

• Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled shop environment.

• Willingness to work occasional overtime and occasional weekend hours as needed.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable, growing manufacturing operation that offers comprehensive benefits and meaningful financial rewards, including profit sharing and annual raises that recognize your contributions. You benefit from a direct hire role with weekly pay, providing consistent and reliable income. The organization offers strong work-life balance with first-shift hours for most roles, while also providing a 10% shift premium for night work. You gain clear career growth opportunities, including a defined path to advance into a Maintenance Manager position as you build and lead the maintenance team. With solid order bookings secured through the end of 2026, you enjoy long-term stability and the opportunity to develop your career in a secure environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a smaller CNC shop with approximately 30 employees working across two shifts, creating a close-knit and collaborative environment. The facility is a non-climate-controlled shop, so temperatures may vary with the seasons. The standard schedule for this salaried role aligns with first shift, running from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, for a 50-hour workweek. Hours beyond 50 per week are compensated on an hourly basis, and there is occasional weekend work approximately once every few months as business needs arise. A 10% shift premium is available for night shift work. The company uses a structured attendance point system with progressive steps that include verbal and written warnings prior to termination, providing clear expectations and transparency around attendance. The environment centers around CNC machinery, automated lines, and industrial electrical systems, offering hands-on work with modern manufacturing equipment in a small-team setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Platteville, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $80000.00/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.

Comprehensive Benefits: Full coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield for peace of mind. Financial Rewards: Profit sharing and annual raises to recognize your contributions. The Platteville location maxed this out at $2,000 last year Work-Life Balance: Enjoy first-shift hoursyour evenings are yours. Career Growth: Build and lead a maintenance team with a clear path to Maintenance Manager down the road. Security: Direct hire position with weekly pay for consistent income. Stable work: Booked solid with orders through the end of 2026 10% Shift Premium for nights

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Platteville, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Platteville,WI.

About Aerotek

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.