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Maintenance Supervisor – Direct Hire | Garrett, Indiana
In partnership with Openwork

Openwork is partnering with a respected steel and aluminum manufacturer to hire a hands-on, decisive Maintenance Supervisor for their Garrett, IN facility. This is a direct hire opportunity to lead a skilled team, keep large-scale production equipment running at peak performance, and directly shape the plant’s maintenance strategy.

If you have a strong background in heavy line production, fabrication machinery, and large-scale industrial systems, along with proven supervisory experience, this role offers both challenge and impact. You’ll take command of daily priorities, guide your team in real time, and advise plant leadership on equipment strategy to support long-term operational success.

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The Role

In this leadership position, you’ll oversee all maintenance activities—from urgent repairs to capital improvements. You’ll set the standard for safety, reliability, and efficiency, ensuring the plant’s high-volume production lines and fabrication equipment operate at their best. This means working closely with production, engineering, and management to align resources, reduce downtime, and improve processes.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct your maintenance team to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for heavy line, fabrication, and large-scale production equipment.

• Troubleshoot complex systems, including mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

• Advise leadership on equipment upgrades, replacements, and long-term investment planning.

• Oversee capital projects from planning to completion, ensuring they meet performance, cost, and timeline goals.

• Maintain strict safety and compliance standards in all maintenance activities.

• Manage budgets, track KPIs, and keep maintenance records accurate and up to date.

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What You Bring

• Technical degree in mechanical or electrical fields (Bachelor’s in Engineering preferred).

• 10+ years of maintenance or production leadership in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Strong technical knowledge of large-scale production systems, fabrication machinery, and heavy line operations.

• Proficiency in PLC systems, controls, schematics, and equipment documentation.

• Proven ability to lead teams, set priorities under pressure, and deliver results.

• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and capital improvement projects.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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Why Join This Team?

• Direct hire: Immediate benefits, stability, and long-term opportunity.

• Impact: Your leadership will directly influence production success.

• Reputation: Work with a manufacturer known for quality, safety, and innovation.

• Growth: Room to expand your influence and advance your career.

You’ve led teams. You’ve solved problems. Now step into a role where your expertise drives production, shapes strategy, and builds a legacy of reliability.

Apply today and lead where it matters most.

About Openwork:
Openwork is a talent-focused staffing company dedicated to making job placement simple, accessible, and thoughtful. With over 50 years of industry expertise, our mission is to build careers, companies, and communities-one person at a time. We believe that while there’s more to life than work, finding the right job, career, or team is a great place to start. Our vision: A fulfilling career for every individual and the perfect talent for every organization.

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