Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Cyclic Materials is a rapidly growing cleantech company, positioned to be a key player in developing a circular economy to support the energy transition. Headquartered in Toronto, Cyclic Materials has ambitions as a Canadian company, to scale its technology in North America, Europe and Asia.
Named as a Top 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch by MIT Tech Review in 2025 , we’re looking to add curious, hard-working, and driven individuals to our growing team.
What We Can Offer You:
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading the maintenance team, organizing, and managing PM’s, work orders and maintenance spare parts, troubleshooting equipment, management of contractors and supporting the trades teams in breakdown recovery and other maintenance tasks. This role is responsible for performing maintenance tasks to ensure the smooth operation of equipment in the facility.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in industrial machinery and knowledge of electrical systems to troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain equipment used in heavy-industrial environments, including welding, rigging, heavy lifts, bearings, and industrial machinery.
Key Responsibilities:
Preproduction activities include:
Technical:
Applicants for employment in the Canada and US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States or Canada and with Cyclic Materials (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN, L1-A visa or any other non-immigrant status).
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance supervisor is responsible for leading the maintenance team, organizing, and managing PM’s, work orders and maintenance spare parts, troubleshooting equipment, management of contractors and supporting the trades teams in breakdown recovery and other maintenance tasks. This role is responsible for performing maintenance tasks to ensure the smooth operation of equipment.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in industrial machinery and knowledge of electrical systems to troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain equipment used in heavy-industrial environments, including welding, rigging, heavy lifts, bearings, and industrial machinery.
Preproduction Activities Include:
Technical:
Cyclic Materials is a rapidly growing cleantech company, positioned to be a key player in developing a circular economy to support the energy transition. Headquartered in Toronto, Cyclic Materials has ambitions as a Canadian company, to scale its technology in North America, Europe and Asia.
Named as a Top 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch by MIT Tech Review in 2025 , we’re looking to add curious, hard-working, and driven individuals to our growing team.
What We Can Offer You:
- An impactful company improving the sustainability of critical materials production.
- The opportunities of a young and fast-growing company. Your success is our success!
- Opportunities for growth.
- A dynamic work environment that’s focused on learning with accelerated career paths.
- A competitive salary package.
- Health and wellness benefits.
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading the maintenance team, organizing, and managing PM’s, work orders and maintenance spare parts, troubleshooting equipment, management of contractors and supporting the trades teams in breakdown recovery and other maintenance tasks. This role is responsible for performing maintenance tasks to ensure the smooth operation of equipment in the facility.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in industrial machinery and knowledge of electrical systems to troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain equipment used in heavy-industrial environments, including welding, rigging, heavy lifts, bearings, and industrial machinery.
Key Responsibilities:
Preproduction activities include:
- Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
- Define preventive maintenance (PM) requirements and spare parts inventory.
- Assist in setting up the maintenance shop, work order systems, and CMMS infrastructure.
- Contribute to the development of SOPs, maintenance work permits, and documentation.
- Assist with Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT) and complete pre-production training.
- Lead and instruct maintenance staff
- Manage spare parts to ensure parts are available for optimum plant reliability
- Work on the tools required to help maintenance staff in breakdown recovery and planned maintenance activities.
- Organize and manage contractor activities as required
- Issue Work Permits as required, and work with site admin to ensure proper tracking
- Collaborate with engineering and site administration to:
- Manage the maintenance PM plan and CMMS system
- Maintain the work order tracking system
- Install, assemble, and maintain machinery such as pumps, agitators, shredders, crushers, milling equipment and other mechanical systems used in industry
- Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment to minimize downtime and prevent major failures.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues, including motors, gearboxes, bearings, and hydraulic systems.
- Provide troubleshooting support to diagnose and resolve issues related to both mechanical and electrical failures.
- Utilize diagnostic tools and test equipment to assess equipment performance and identify the root cause of malfunctions.
- Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
- Support environmental and safety requirements related to hazardous materials and waste handling.
- Follow and enforce strict safety protocols, including LOTO, permit-to-work, and PPE requirements.
- Install, maintain, and repair industrial machinery such as pumps, agitators, shredders, crushers, milling equipment, conveyors, and auxiliary systems.
- Perform inspections and preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues including motors, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment.
- Provide basic electrical troubleshooting (motor controls, VFDs, PLC interfaces).
- Use diagnostic tools to identify root causes and verify equipment condition.
- Work closely with plant operators, production teams, and other maintenance staff to address operational issues and prioritize maintenance tasks.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and management to report on equipment status, issues, and required parts.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance within scrap, recycling, metals, mining or other heavy-industrial environments
- Journeyman Millwright Certification preferred
- Education: High school diploma or GED required; technical training in electrical or mechanical systems, or relevant certifications preferred.
- Ability to travel internationally for job-related training as required.
- Demonstrated experience in welding, fabrication, and other machining processes
Technical:
- Strong understanding and demonstrated experience with mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, motors, etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and schematics.
- Demonstrated experience in welding, fabrication, and other machining processes is an asset.
- Understanding basic electrical troubleshooting activities, motor control systems, PLCs, and VFDs.
- Knowledge of OSHA and NFPA 70E standards.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work in physically demanding environments, including lifting heavy components, working in confined spaces, and performing tasks at various heights.
- Willingness to work in indoor/outdoor conditions, exposed to noise, dust, and weather variations.
- PPE must be worn at all times.
Applicants for employment in the Canada and US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States or Canada and with Cyclic Materials (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN, L1-A visa or any other non-immigrant status).
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance supervisor is responsible for leading the maintenance team, organizing, and managing PM’s, work orders and maintenance spare parts, troubleshooting equipment, management of contractors and supporting the trades teams in breakdown recovery and other maintenance tasks. This role is responsible for performing maintenance tasks to ensure the smooth operation of equipment.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in industrial machinery and knowledge of electrical systems to troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain equipment used in heavy-industrial environments, including welding, rigging, heavy lifts, bearings, and industrial machinery.
Preproduction Activities Include:
- Assist in installation of equipment
- Define equipment PM requirements
- Assist in defining spare parts requirements
- Set-up of Maintenance shop
- Assist in defining work order system requirements
- Assist in writing SOPs and Maintenance work permits
- May assist in completion of Functional Acceptance Tests of equipment
- Complete preproduction training
- Lead and support maintenance staff
- Manage spare parts to ensure parts are available for optimum plant reliability
- Work on the tools required to help maintenance staff in breakdown recovery and planned maintenance activities.
- Organize and manage contractor activities as required
- Issue Work Permits as required, and work with site admin to ensure proper tracking
- Collaborate with engineering and site administration to:
- Manage the maintenance PM plan and CMMS system
- Maintain the work order tracking system
- Install, assemble, and maintain machinery such as pumps, agitators, shredders, crushers, milling equipment and other mechanical systems used in industry
- Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment to minimize downtime and prevent major failures.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues, including motors, gearboxes, bearings, and hydraulic systems.
- Provide troubleshooting support to diagnose and resolve issues related to both mechanical and electrical failures.
- Utilize diagnostic tools and test equipment to assess equipment performance and identify the root cause of malfunctions.
- Ensure all maintenance work follows safety and environmental regulations
- Support compliance with hazardous materials and waste management standards
- Follow LOTO and all plant safety procedures
- Assist with new equipment installs and system upgrades to boost efficiency
- Keep accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and parts used
- Work with operations and maintenance teams to resolve issues and set priorities
- Communicate equipment status, issues, and part needs to management
- Experience: 5+ years in industrial or manufacturing maintenance (metal recycling experience an asset)
- Education: High school diploma or GED; technical training or journeyman millwright/welding certification preferred.
- Basic electrical troubleshooting and familiarity with PLCs/VFDs.
- Ability to be forklift certified
- Proficient with Microsoft Office; CMMS experience an asset.
- Ability to travel internationally for job-related training as required.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Technical:
- Strong understanding and demonstrated experience with mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, motors, etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and schematics.
- Demonstrated experience in welding, fabrication, and other machining processes is an asset.
- Knowledge of safety standards and procedures (OSHA, NFPA 70E, etc.) for industrial operations.
- Ability to work in physically demanding conditions, including lifting heavy objects, standing for extended periods, and working in confined spaces.
- This position may require working in outdoor or indoor environments, with exposure to noise, dust, and varying weather conditions.
- The job may involve shift work, weekend shifts, or on-call availability depending on operational needs.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times.