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What is an equipment maintenance supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScoreEquipment Maintenance SupervisorUS Average
Salary
4.2

Avg. Salary $53,191

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
2.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.24%

Asian 2.11%

Black or African American 8.31%

Hispanic or Latino 15.86%

Unknown 4.51%

White 67.96%

Gender

female 3.58%

male 96.42%

Age - 50
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 50
Stress level
9.3

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.4

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
2.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Equipment maintenance supervisor career paths

Key steps to become an equipment maintenance supervisor

  1. Explore equipment maintenance supervisor education requirements

    Most common equipment maintenance supervisor degrees

    Associate

    37.9 %

    Bachelor's

    37.4 %

    High School Diploma

    13.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific equipment maintenance supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Lean Manufacturing8.46%
    Preventive Maintenance8.38%
    Safety Procedures7.05%
    Logistics6.25%
    CMMS6.24%
  3. Complete relevant equipment maintenance supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New equipment maintenance supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an equipment maintenance supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real equipment maintenance supervisor resumes.
  4. Research equipment maintenance supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage maintenance of the facility; all services from plumbing, electrical, HVAC; making repairs in house when feasible.
    • Implement and now managing a computer base preventative maintenance and unplan maintenance standardize process utilizing Directline/Megamation - CMMS.
    • Coordinate OSHA training for HAZCOM and LOTO as an integral part of employee orientation and ongoing training.
    • Coordinate logistics ensuring parts, personnel and supplies marry together ensuring repairs are completed quickly minimizing impact to ship schedules.
  5. Prepare your equipment maintenance supervisor resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your equipment maintenance supervisor resume.

    You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on an equipment maintenance supervisor resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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  6. Apply for equipment maintenance supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an equipment maintenance supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average equipment maintenance supervisor salary

The average equipment maintenance supervisor salary in the United States is $53,191 per year or $26 per hour. Equipment maintenance supervisor salaries range between $38,000 and $72,000 per year.

Average equipment maintenance supervisor salary
$53,191 Yearly
$25.57 hourly

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Equipment maintenance supervisor reviews

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2021
Pros

Performing Safe Crane Placement with standard procedures having soil tested area for ground bearing testing having good soil compaction for the foot-print of machine, matting of foundation pad to set up cranes machines etc. being aware of the areas around you and equipment along with the priority of the employees SAFETY . Sizing the right piece of equipment to perform the work, generating a critical lift with the load rated rigging called for the equipment ,plan regardless of size and cost, then performing a safe execution placement.

Cons

Not having a plan for what has to happen, Not having SAFETY in the plan , Not working together in the field as well in the office, & NOT having a contingency plan ..


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2019
Pros

Is there a certification course offered by the state for being an equipment manager? seid@aguafria.org


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2019
Pros

Fast Pace, solving problems working with outside groups.

Cons

Engineering not understanding processes


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Updated January 8, 2025

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