How to hire a mechanical maintenance supervisor

How to hire a mechanical maintenance supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step mechanical maintenance supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a mechanical maintenance supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new mechanical maintenance supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The mechanical maintenance supervisor hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect mechanical maintenance supervisor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents mechanical maintenance supervisor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor		$27-45
   Section Chief	A section chief's job varies with the type of organization. In most cases, a section chief is the head of a given section in an organization that is tasked with performing certain duties... Show more	$17-78
   Lead Mechanic	A lead mechanic coordinates the teams of mechanics and ensures the timely completion of repairs. Lead mechanics supervise their subordinates, order mechanical parts, and inspect their work making sure that the standards are met... Show more	$19-35

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Preventative Maintenance
   • CMMS
   • Equipment Maintenance
   • Plumbing
   • HVAC
   • Safety Procedures
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Maintenance Operations
   • Plant Maintenance
   • Ladders
   • Maintenance Program
   • Performance Standards
   • Plant Equipment
   • Mechanical Equipment

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   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain OEE on all equipment to achieve run performance goals and to produce 500MM pounds of finish product a year.
   • Complete facility maintenance - electrical, mechanical, HVAC, welding, machining, machine set-up, trouble-shoot, etc.
   • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment and repair HVAC.
   • Maintain CMMS work order status.
   • Replace PLC modules and track down issues in programs where equipment is malfunctioning.
   • Experience with control system and PLC experience, power plants, generators, change over automatic or manual switches.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your mechanical maintenance supervisor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A mechanical maintenance supervisor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, mechanical maintenance supervisors' average salary in south carolina is 46% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level mechanical maintenance supervisors 39% less than senior-level mechanical maintenance supervisors.
   • Certifications. A mechanical maintenance supervisor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a mechanical maintenance supervisor's salary.

   Average mechanical maintenance supervisor salary

   $74,298yearly

   $35.72 hourly rate

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   Entry-level mechanical maintenance supervisor salary

   $58,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average mechanical maintenance supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$103,304	$50
   2	District of Columbia	$93,550	$45
   3	Washington	$87,477	$42
   4	Nevada	$87,164	$42
   5	Arizona	$86,383	$42
   6	Colorado	$85,907	$41
   7	New York	$78,036	$38
   8	Illinois	$73,668	$35
   9	Pennsylvania	$69,919	$34
   10	Kansas	$67,978	$33
   11	Nebraska	$67,921	$33
   12	Maryland	$66,354	$32
   13	Missouri	$66,189	$32
   14	Ohio	$63,596	$31
   15	Virginia	$63,032	$30
   16	Florida	$61,193	$29
   17	Arkansas	$58,691	$28
   18	South Carolina	$52,898	$25

   Average mechanical maintenance supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Macy's	$111,360	$53.54	13
   2	Nucor	$103,491	$49.76	26
   3	Koch Industries	$102,986	$49.51	11
   4	Shaw Industries	$96,462	$46.38	2
   5	ASR Group	$95,558	$45.94	23
   6	Titan America	$84,698	$40.72	2
   7	Constellation Energy Partners	$82,575	$39.70	18
   8	PSEG	$81,701	$39.28	5
   9	H&S Bakery	$80,148	$38.53	2
   10	Aerotek	$80,042	$38.48	593
   11	Bumble Bee Seafoods	$79,739	$38.34	1
   12	EFP	$78,801	$37.89	1
   13	Luna Park in Coney Island	$78,494	$37.74
   14	Energy Inc.	$77,768	$37.39
   15	Welspun Group	$77,721	$37.37
   16	Buzzi Unicem USA	$77,143	$37.09	10
   17	International Paper	$77,105	$37.07	81
   18	WestRock	$76,655	$36.85	61
   19	City of Tacoma	$75,050	$36.08
   20	Piping Rock Health Products	$74,745	$35.94

4. Writing a mechanical maintenance supervisor job description

   A mechanical maintenance supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a mechanical maintenance supervisor job description:

   Mechanical maintenance supervisor job description example

   Central Amusement International Inc. (CAI) is an amusement park development and management company located in New York City. In 2003, CAI developed Victorian Gardens at Wollman Rink in Central Park, and in 2010 developed Luna Park in Coney Island, at the site of the birthplace of the amusement industry. We are currently seeking qualified Mechanical Maintenance Technicians /Ride Maintenance Mechanics for our Brooklyn location at Luna Park in Coney Island, New York. CAI is part of
   

   the Zamperla Group, which is the worldwide leader in manufacturing amusement rides.

   The Maintenance Supervisor will maintain mechanic equipment, supervise maintenance staff, and coordinate logistics of equipment and supplies. Responsibilities will include the assembly, routine inspection, and maintenance/repairs on equipment/systems such as amusement electro-mechanical equipment, games, mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, moving equipment, and tools.

   Job Duties & Responsibilities:

   • Coordination and participation in daily activities of the maintenance team to ensure safe operation of attractions, equipment, and infrastructure.
   • Objectives: Safely minimize downtime of assets, maximizing productivity, optimizing maintenance costs and related labor costs.
   • Responsible for planning, executing, and controlling preventive, routine, and corrective maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment.
   • Competence in the following technical fields: mechanical, hydraulic, electro-mechanical Systems, and pneumatic systems.
   • Track electro-mechanical equipment safety inspections, documentation audits, welder qualification, welding inspection/documentation, NDT services.
   • Duties include electro-mechanical equipment assembly, installation of auxiliary systems, testing, and maintenance training.
   • Manage consumption of spare parts supplies and third-party coordinate services.
   • Promote maintenance crew training, development, and productivity.
   • Provide technical advice and support to other departments.
   • In addition to the above responsibilities, the mechanical maintenance coordinator will assist as deemed necessary.

   Minimum Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:

   • Must have at least three years of prior experience in the mechanical maintenance field, advanced troubleshooting, and repair mechanical/electro-mechanical systems, heavy equipment, or industrial machinery.
   • To possess knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial systems (bearings, drives, gearboxes, lifts, chains, belts, motors, and pumps).
   • Capable of reading technical drawings and hydraulic schematics.
   • Basic electrical knowledge and understanding. AIMS or NAARSO certifications are a plus

   Physical demands

   • Must be able to lift 80 pounds consistently and carry over 25 feet of various surfaces.
   • Must be able to lift and lower 25 pounds above shoulder level.
   • Able to work at heights over 200 ft.

   Job Type: Full-time

   Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find mechanical maintenance supervisors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your mechanical maintenance supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit mechanical maintenance supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit mechanical maintenance supervisors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new mechanical maintenance supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect mechanical maintenance supervisor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new mechanical maintenance supervisor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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