Press Shop Reliability Supervisor (Metal Stamping)

A day in this role

You kick off the shift with a quick huddle, align the maintenance techs on priority work, then walk the stamping lines to verify the presses are running smoothly. A press shows erratic tonnage—within minutes you isolate a hydraulic issue, apply lockout/tagout, and lead a safe, efficient repair. Before lunch, you coordinate with production to time a preventative changeover. Later, you mentor a technician on advanced electrical troubleshooting, review work orders for accuracy, and close the day optimizing startup settings on a recently installed press.

What you’ll own

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of maintenance technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Direct daily maintenance work: troubleshooting, corrective repairs, and preventative tasks
• Safeguard the reliable operation of mechanical stamping presses in a high-volume, automotive Tier 1 environment
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Coordinate maintenance priorities with production leadership to minimize unplanned downtime
• Champion safety standards and enforce lockout/tagout and plant policies
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to boost equipment reliability and maintenance processes
• Maintain precise maintenance records, work orders, and related documentation
• Train and develop maintenance personnel through hands-on coaching
• Support installation, startup, and optimization of new and existing equipment

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years in a supervisory or lead capacity
• Hands-on experience with mechanical stamping presses (non-negotiable)
• Expert troubleshooting in electrical systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Ability to lead by example in a hands-on maintenance role
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred qualifications

• Robotic systems experience (Fanuc, ABB, or similar)
• Automotive Tier 1 manufacturing background
• Experience supporting high-speed, high-volume production environments