Maintenance Workshop Shift Leader

Danieli is among the three largest suppliers of equipment and plants to the metals industry worldwide. Danieli designs and manufactures machinery and plants for the steel industry. Danieli Corporation is the US arm of Danieli, based in Italy, exporting its output globally with the goal of providing innovative, cost-efficient plants to maximize customer benefits. The company is recognized for constant technological improvement and is a leader in innovation and reliability within the metals industry. We seek dynamic, competent, and motivated individuals interested in developing their skills through specialized training and career growth opportunities.

About the role

The Shift Leader manages and coordinates the workshop crew during the shift, ensuring compliance with maintenance plans while adhering to workplace safety and environmental regulations. This role reports to the workshop manager and oversees a crew of people during the work shift.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, monitor, and participate in individual maintenance operations by transmitting guidelines and standards to the crew.
• Ensure staff adhere to safety practices and policies.
• Organize and maintain work areas.
• Identify, report, and help resolve obstacles such as material shortages, design anomalies, quality issues, and equipment failures.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of time and resource reporting records for work carried out during the shift, using the maintenance IT system.
• Identify opportunities, drive initiatives, and promote continuous improvement of procedures, machinery, and equipment to optimize safety, productivity, and quality.
• Participate in and contribute to root cause analysis exercises.
• Follow up on other activities as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent technical training.
• At least 3+ years of experience within the iron & steel industry, or at least 5+ years in a similar role in a comparable industry, with a strong mechanical background.
• Strong knowledge and experience with Corrective and Preventative Maintenance, particularly in Casting and/or Hot/Cold Rolling, is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel initially (70% domestically and internationally) for training and customer site visits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability plans.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.