Maintenance Crew Chief
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.
At a Glance
Maintenance Crew Chief earns an average of $62,400/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 5–6 years. Top skills: Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Construction.
$62,400/yr
Bachelor's degree
5–6 years
4
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Median Wage
$78,300/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+3.1%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (17)
Continuous Improvement Process
Construction
Product Quality (QA/QC)
Production Planning
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Single-Minute Exchange Of Die (SMED)
Lean Manufacturing
Technical Leadership
Personnel Selection
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Workflow Management
Personal Health Records
Arbitration
Statistical Methods
Electromechanics
Pre-Production
Total Productive Maintenance
Common Skills (13)
Leadership
Communication
Mentorship
Operations
Teamwork
Coaching
Prioritization
Coordinating
Scheduling
Presentations
Reliability
Computer Literacy
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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