Shire Jobs

Maintenance/ Mechanic Technician Supervisor

Company Profile

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), a San Antonio, Texas based privately held company, has been in business for over 40 years and has developed a reputation as a premier American manufacturer of high quality comfort footwear.

Position

SAS has an opening for a Hands-on Maintenance/Mechanic Technician Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• Scheduling: Creating schedules and assigning jobs to mechanics to ensure machines are covered in case of breakdowns

• Training: Overseeing the training of mechanics

• Performance evaluation: Inspecting machinery and evaluating the work and performance of mechanics

• Safety: Ensuring compliance with safety practices and regulations, such as those from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

• Equipment: Supervising the installation and commissioning of mechanical equipment, and performing quality assurance checks such as pressure testing and equipment alignment

• Maintenance: Maintaining logs of machine repair and maintenance, and planning and overseeing preventative maintenance programs

• Inventory: Maintaining inventories of tools, workshop equipment, supplies, and other stocks

• Communication: Preparing reports, correspondence, and other records related to the work

• Hiring: Interviewing and recommending applicants for employment, and ensuring equal employment opportunity in hiring and promotion

Job Qualifications

• Detail-oriented leader with strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills while being able to work independently and manage deadlines.

• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, modern repair methods, and mechanical drawings. They should also be able to read diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and reference manuals.

• Machine/ Equipment Maintenance — performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

• Repairing — repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

• Troubleshooting — determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

• Critical Thinking — using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Equipment Selection — determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to perform a job.

Physical Requirements

• Physical labor is often necessary for 8 hours or more per day with breaks approximately every two hours including stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, twisting, kneeling, talking, hearing, vibration, noise and engaging in repetitive motions and excellent vision.

• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs. unassisted, above 70 lbs. requires assistance.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Post High School education or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a mechanic supervisor in a fast paced manufacturing environment

• Footwear manufacturing machinery, equipment and knowledge is a plus, but not required.

I have read and understand the duties, responsibilities and qualifications of this position and acknowledge that I can perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation. I also understand that this is a summary of this position's duties and other responsibilities may be assigned as the company deems necessary.

SAS is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to-race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientations, national origins, disability status, age, marital status or protected veteran class. No phone calls or agencies please.