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Maintenance Supervisor- Bowie, TX

WL Plastics Corporation, Bowie, TX, United States


Maintenance Supervisor – Bowie, TX
Full Time Regular – Technical – Bowie, TX, US

Brief Job Description

Perform all aspects required to install and maintain industrial and facility equipment. Broad skills in mechanical and electromechanical systems, including experience with PLCs, AC & DC drives, and basic welding.

Report to the Plant Manager at the manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities May Include

Training and supervising maintenance personnel who report to you using safe work practices.

Oversee all maintenance within the plant facility, including building, vehicles, heavy equipment, and production equipment.

Execute plant maintenance safely and in compliance with company policies and procedures.

Coordinate major maintenance work or turnarounds with the Plant Manager.

Supervise contractors performing base plant maintenance.

Complete job plan requests, work orders and job completion forms.

Perform other duties assigned by the Plant Manager.

Flexible hours and on‑call work will be required.

Job Requirements

At least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a continuous process industry, or at least two years of post‑secondary education in a technical school or college with a concentration in industrial technology or an equivalent combination of work experience and education.

Experience operating current maintenance management system.

Ability to read and interpret P&ID drawings, mechanical drawings, and understand process concepts, control systems, and instrumentation.

Familiarity with the basic operation of centrifugal pumps, centrifugal compressors, reciprocating compressors, gearboxes, piping and valves, and rigging.

Experience working with 120/220/480 VAC electrical systems.

Highly organized with the ability to multitask and prioritize work.

U.S. citizen or non‑U.S. citizen with legal status to reside and work in the U.S. for reasons other than practical training.

Proven leadership, persuasiveness, initiative, adaptability, and communication skills necessary for success in this position.

Must be able to work safely in a production environment; physically capable of performing job‑related tasks such as climbing, stooping, and lifting objects up to 50 lbs.

Ability to adhere to SHE principles and cascade them through the location and work group.

Regular, predictable, and full attendance is an essential function of the job.

Work closely with quality assurance, shipping personnel, and shift supervisor.

Physical Demands

Walk, sit, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, balance, crouch or crawl, talk or hear.

Use hand-of-fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, and controls, reach with hands and arms, and climb stairs or ladders.

Maintain close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus and distinguish color.

Lift objects up to 50 lbs.

Wear PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, and steel‑toe footwear that meets ASTM F‑2413‑2005 standards while in required locations.

Read, communicate verbally and in written form, remember and analyze certain information, and understand certain instructions or guidelines.

Work Environment

The position combines hands‑on supervision, technical evaluation, and administrative tasks.

Must be able to work inside and outside in inclement weather.

Work closely with quality control, production, shipping, and plant manager.

Travel Requirements

Travel is not usually required. Travel to other cities or manufacturing facilities may be necessary for training or benchmarking purposes.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within WL Plastics; therefore, candidates and employees must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

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