• Maintenance Supervisor

    Aerotek (Sterling Heights, MI)


    Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

    Job Description

    We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Supervisor to oversee and coordinate daily activities of hourly employees. This role is essential in driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity within our fast-paced manufacturing environment.

    Responsibilities

    + Daily supervision and coordination of all hourly employees.

    + Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.

    + Support spare parts inventory discussions to ensure machine efficiency.

    + Collaborate with plant trades to ensure all tasks are properly documented.

    + Support the establishment of all assets and preventive maintenance tasks for proper maintenance tracking.

    + Lead role in resolving machining-related concerns and increasing machine availability.

    + Identify throughput constraints and implement root cause improvements.

    Essential Skills

    + Troubleshooting

    + Electrical

    + Maintenance technician

    + Preventive maintenance

    + Maintenance management

    + Supervision

    + Maintenance supervision

    + PLC troubleshooting

    + Mechanical

    + Hydraulics

    + Pneumatics

    + Maintenance repair

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High School Diploma

    + 5+ years of related experience

    + Strong leadership skills

    + Outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

    + Automotive and union experience

    + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred)

    + Launch experience is a definite plus

    + Effective oral and written communication skills

    + Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience

    + 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills

    + Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping

    + DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience

    + TQM, PPAP, and DOEs experience

    + Visual Factory Management

    + Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join our innovative and supportive work environment where continuous improvement and safety are prioritized. Our culture values open communication, recognition, and the professional development of team members. Leverage your skills in a collaborative setting and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality products to our customers.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This position is based in a dynamic UAW stamping/assembly plant running 3 shifts (A, B, and C crew). The facility operates with a focus on continuous improvement, proactive planning, and cross-functional collaboration. The role involves managing unionized hourly personnel and ensuring a safe and efficient production line. Applicants must be shift flexible and willing to work overtime and weekends as needed. The initial shift is from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, consisting of 8-hour shifts, with the potential for additional hours as launch dates approach.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Sterling Heights, MI.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $43.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Sterling Heights,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

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

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    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.