Mechanical Supervisor

Timpl has partnered with an industrial installation and machine relocation services company, and they are looking for a Mechanical Supervisor


Location:       Varies: within USA
Department:       100 – Field
FLSA Status:       Non-Exempt
Reviewed Date:   6/12/2025

Summary of Primary Functions: Our Mechanical Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery and equipment across multiple job sites. This role involves managing a team onsite, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications and industry standards. The supervisor will coordinate schedules, provide technical expertise, and troubleshoot complex mechanical issues, all while traveling to various locations. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt to diverse environments are essential for success in this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All employees are required to follow all Safety and Quality rules and processes to ensure a safe working environment and the production of high-quality products. Duties and responsibilities for our Millwright Superintendent include, but are not limited to:
Troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other technical drawings in industrial settings.
Perform precise alignments on motors, gearboxes, and rollers.
Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, aerial lifts, and cranes safely and efficiently.
Install, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment based on layout plans, blueprints, and technical drawings in industrial environments.
Maintain and repair conveyor systems.
Perform mechanical alignments on motors, gearboxes, rollers, and other equipment to ensure proper function.
Operate and manage mobile equipment including forklifts, aerial lifts, and cranes to transport and position machinery and parts.
Weld and use cutting torches to fabricate, modify, or repair metal components as needed.
Use precision instruments to align, measure, and adjust equipment to meet installation or operational requirements.
Utilize power tools such as saws, drills, and grinders for various tasks in installation and repair processes.
Employ both standard and metric hand tools, including wrenches, sockets, allen keys, and taps, to perform mechanical tasks efficiently.
Troubleshoot mechanical issues promptly and accurately, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining project timelines.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards, adhering to all safety protocols during installation, maintenance, and repair tasks.
Coordination of tasks to ensure they are completed within projected job completion date.
Contacts (Internal and External): Internal and External.
Work of Others: N/A

Job Specifications or Qualifications

Certifications: 30-hour Construction OSHA required. NCCER is preferred but not required.

Experience:

4+ years of experience in a Supervisor role is strongly required.
6+ years of hands-on experience as a millwright onsite is required.
Experience with heavy equipment installation and removal in Auto store or EV battery settings is highly desirable.

Key Competencies:

OSHA 30-Hour General Construction Certification
Rigging Experience
Advanced Mechanical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of machinery, equipment installation, and mechanical systems.
Precision Installation Skills: Extensive experience with the precise installation, alignment, and assembly of machinery and mechanical systems.
Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Advanced ability to quickly identify and resolve mechanical issues with equipment and systems.
Heavy Equipment Operation: Proficient in operating and overseeing the use of cranes, hoists, and other heavy machinery.
Welding & Fabrication: Expertise in welding, cutting, and fabricating metal parts when needed for repairs or installations.
Project Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and crews while ensuring work progresses according to schedule and budget.
Safety Compliance & Hazard Identification: Strong understanding of safety standards and regulations, with the ability to enforce them on-site.
Materials & Resource Coordination: Experienced in managing materials, tools, and equipment for large projects, ensuring timely availability.
Structural & Mechanical Installation: In-depth knowledge of structural and mechanical installations, including pumps, conveyors, and industrial systems.
Leadership & Crew Supervision: Proven ability to lead and mentor millwrights, providing guidance and ensuring the team’s efficiency.
Strong Communication Skills: Effective in conveying technical information to team members and coordinating with other departments or contractors.
Client-Facing Communication: Comfortable interacting with clients, addressing project progress, and resolving concerns when necessary.
Rigging Expertise: Skilled in rigging practices for moving and installing heavy or oversized machinery and equipment.
Troubleshooting Advanced Systems: Experience diagnosing issues in complex systems, such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated machinery.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to sit, use hands, talk, and hear; will also be required to stand, walk; continually required to drive, climb, stoop/kneel. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more with assistance.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is a traveling indoor/outdoor position and will continually face adverse working conditions in the field and will be exposed to dirt, noise, fumes, heat, cold, etc

Travel Required: 100%

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