Maintenance Supervisor Mfg Indirect -Truss

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Mechanical / Fabrication / Reliability Leader

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Location: Villa Rica, GA

Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor with strong millwright, fabrication, machining, and industrial troubleshooting capabilities to lead maintenance operations in a high-production truss manufacturing environment.

This role requires a hands-on leader capable of diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical equipment issues while directing technicians and coordinating maintenance activities across the facility.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in machinery installation, fabrication, welding, machining, and maintenance leadership while maintaining a strong focus on equipment reliability, safety, and technician development.

• A hands-on technical leader comfortable troubleshooting equipment alongside the team
• Takes ownership of equipment reliability rather than simply reacting to breakdowns
• Mentors technicians and develops the technical strength of the maintenance team
• A problem solver who fabricates, modifies, and improves equipment rather than waiting for solutions
• Calm and decisive during high-pressure downtime situations

• Automated truss tables and gantry systems
• Truss presses and plate pressing equipment
• Board handling systems and automated conveyors
• Lumber stackers, feeders, and transfer systems
• Saw systems and material cutting equipment
• Hydraulic and pneumatic machinery
• Gearboxes, bearings, chains, and power transmission systems
• Custom fabricated equipment and plant modifications

• Lead daily maintenance operations and coordinate technician workloads
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical equipment failures
• Oversee installation, rebuild, and alignment of industrial machinery
• Support fabrication projects including machine modifications and structural improvements
• Guide technicians through troubleshooting of hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, sensors, and controls
• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance programs are executed
• Coordinate equipment repairs to minimize downtime and production interruptions
• Mentor and develop maintenance technicians
• Ensure maintenance work meets safety standards and electrical code requirements
• Partner with operations and engineering to improve plant reliability and equipment performance

• Rebuilding or modifying truss press systems and gantry equipment
• Major conveyor rebuilds or drive system replacements
• Fabricating custom guards, fixtures, and machine modifications
• Machining replacement components when OEM parts are unavailable
• Installation and commissioning of new truss production equipment
• Plant reliability improvements and equipment redesigns

• MIG / TIG / Stick welding equipment
• Manual mills and lathes
• Fabrication and cutting equipment
• Rigging equipment for machinery installation
• Electrical diagnostic tools and meters

• 10-15+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• 3+ years as a maintenance lead or supervisor
• Strong millwright background with mechanical troubleshooting expertise
• Extensive welding and fabrication experience
• Experience operating machining equipment such as mills and lathes
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical power transmission
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Working knowledge of motors, VFDs, sensors, and industrial control systems
• Experience with truss manufacturing equipment or similar automated production equipment preferred
• Proven leadership experience supervising technicians or maintenance teams

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match - 50% match up to 6%
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore - all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.

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