Mechanical Supervisor II

Overview

Supervise the installation, assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical equipment used in material handling and automation systems, providing field leadership for mechanical installation activities.

What you'll do

• Supervise the installation, assembly, alignment, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment, including high-speed sorters, conveyors, hydraulic systems, pumps, gears, bearings, and compressors.
• Lead mechanical crews in unloading, inspecting, moving, positioning, rigging, and hoisting equipment using cranes, hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
• Oversee equipment dismantling, mechanical assembly activities, and installation execution according to manufacturer specifications, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Support inventory control processes, monitor workforce productivity, and supervise crews of up to 10 personnel while maintaining safety and quality standards.

What you'll need

• Technical education and 5-7 years of experience in mechanical installation, industrial construction, or related mechanical work.
• OSHA 10 certification or higher and the ability to obtain any required customer or site-specific badging.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, engineering specifications, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency with industrial hand tools, power tools, Microsoft Office applications, and project communication tools.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of cables, ropes, chains, hoists, rigging equipment, and mechanical installation practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in team environments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a commitment to safety and Vanderlande values.

Nice to have

• Experience working as a mechanical supervisor or lead on a new conveyor construction project.
• Experience supporting material handling, warehouse automation, or sortation system installations.
• Previous experience directing and qualifying the work of journeymen, helpers, or laborers.
• Familiarity with large-scale industrial or automation project environments.

Details

• Remote, United States of America.
• Full-time, non-exempt position eligible for an hourly rate of $34.00-$36.00 per hour and an annual performance bonus program.
• Typical schedule of 40+ hours per week; must be willing to work weekends and up to seven days per week when project schedules require.
• Travel may be required up to 100% based on project assignments.
• May occasionally supervise and evaluate the work of journeymen, helpers, and laborers in the field.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work at heights using ladders, stairways, scaffolding, and fall protection equipment.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, moving mechanical equipment, airborne particles, vibration, and elevated noise levels.
• Required use of PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, gloves, high-visibility apparel, and steel-toed boots.