This Is Hands-On Maintenance Leadership

Are you someone who enjoys solving complex equipment problems while leading a team to keep operations running at their best? Do you take pride in developing people, improving reliability, and creating a safe, high-performing manufacturing environment?

At Nystrom, our Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading a small team of maintenance technicians across both 1st and 2nd shifts while remaining actively involved in troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is not a desk-only leadership position. We are looking for a working supervisor who can lead by example, provide technical expertise on sheet metal fabrication equipment, prioritize maintenance activities, and partner closely with production to maximize safety, quality, and equipment uptime.

Shift: Primarily 1st Shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) with responsibility for supporting 1st & 2nd Shift maintenance operations. On-call shared responsibilities to cover the weekend shift

Company: Nystrom Building Products – www.nystrom.com

Reports To: Maintenance/Facilities Manager

Employment Status: Exempt

Direct Reports: 3

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Team Development

Supervise, coach, and support maintenance technicians on both 1st and 2nd shifts.
Schedule maintenance resources and prioritize work activities to support production demands.
Provide technical guidance and hands-on support during equipment troubleshooting and repairs.
Conduct training, performance feedback, and employee development activities.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Ensure effective communication and work handoffs between shifts.

Equipment Maintenance & Reliability

Lead & participate in troubleshooting & repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, & control systems.
Support and maintain sheet metal fabrication equipment including:
Laser cutting systems (Nukon)
Punch presses and turret presses (Salvagnini, Amada EMK)
Press brakes and forming equipment (Safan, Shroeder, Trumpf)
Machine centers (Emmegi)
Powder coat systems
Spot welding / welding equipment
Material handling systems and facility support equipment/utilities
Perform and oversee preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities.
Respond to equipment downtime and coordinate recovery efforts to minimize production disruptions.
Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
Ensure maintenance work orders and PM activities are completed and documented accurately within the CMMS.

Operations & Continuous Improvement

Partner with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to improve equipment reliability & performance.
Monitor maintenance metrics, equipment uptime, and PM completion rates.
Support equipment installations, upgrades, and capital improvement projects.
Help manage spare parts inventory and critical maintenance supplies.
Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, equipment performance, & overall efficiencies.

Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with all safety policies, OSHA requirements, and company procedures.
Lead by example in the use of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, hot work permits, and safe maintenance practices.
Conduct safety observations, audits, and corrective actions as needed.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work environment.

What You Bring

5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
2+ years of leadership experience as a supervisor, lead technician, or maintenance team lead preferred.
Strong hands-on knowledge of sheet metal fabrication equipment and manufacturing processes.
Proven troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
Experience supporting lasers, presses, forming equipment, welding systems, or similar industrial equipment.
High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree, certification, or apprenticeship preferred.
Experience utilizing CMMS systems and maintenance software.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to balance hands-on maintenance responsibilities with team leadership and planning activities.

Who Thrives Here

Leaders who are comfortable rolling up their sleeves and working alongside their team.
Individuals who put safety first in every situation.
Problem-solvers who focus on root cause solutions rather than temporary fixes.
Professionals who build trust through communication, accountability, and follow-through.
People who can effectively balance urgent production needs with long-term reliability goals.
Continuous improvement thinkers who are always looking for better ways to operate.

Why Nystrom?

We're committed to making Nystrom a great place to work. Our core values—Profitable Growth, Lead by Example, Customer First, Raise the Bar, and Balance—guide how we work together every day.

As Maintenance Supervisor, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on our people, equipment reliability, operational performance, and long-term success while helping build a strong maintenance culture across both shifts.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $87,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Experience:

Industrial maintenance: 5 years (Required)
leadership: 2 years (Required)
Electrical troubleshooting: 1 year (Required)
Mechanical troubleshooting: 1 year (Required)
CMMS: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Nystrom, Inc.

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