Facilities Maintenance Supervisor - PLC & Mechanical Expert

UniFirst; Elderton (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UniFirst seeks a reliable Maintenance Supervisor in Elderton, PA to oversee facility equipment, diagnose issues, and drive maintenance programs. You will lead maintenance staff, manage a budget with the Production Manager, and ensure safety compliance across shifts.

This role requires hands-on expertise with electrical and mechanical systems, PLCs, blueprints, and CMMS usage, plus the ability to train staff and handle overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Two-year technical degree in a related field is preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record are required.
• Must pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment to be eligible for employment.
• Knowledgeable in maintenance equipment including wiring, electrical, mechanical, electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment.
• Applicable military experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising maintenance personnel is preferred.
• Maintenance administration experience including planning, scheduling, budgeting, negotiating, parts management, vendor management, maintenance management systems is required.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics is required.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance literature printed in English required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills is required.
• Experience in Hand & Power tools is required.
• Lockout / Tagout experience is required.
• Ability to work overtime as needed is required.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective action by checking blueprints, schematics, repair manuals and parts catalogs.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding activities to effect repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and associated control systems.
• Perform and assign all preventive maintenance on facility and production assets.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications using a documented schedule.
• Perform boiler chemical and wastewater pre-treatment system testing, record results in logbooks / computer systems and make necessary chemical adjustments as required.
• Manage and assign all equipment maintenance, including repairs which cannot be completed during standard hours.
• Assume responsibility for all shifts in the maintenance department.
• Oversee and implement all maintenance related regulatory and environmental compliance requirements.
• Assume responsibility for all aspects of safety within the maintenance department.
• Perform Confined Space and Lockout / Tagout procedures where appropriate.
• Monitor training status of technicians and provide time for required training as needed.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Partner with the Production Manager to develop, manage and maintain budget for building, equipment, capital expenditures and parts/labor.
• Train and develop maintenance partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Electrical understanding

Mechanical understanding

Preventive maintenance

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

Blueprints/Schematics

Hand & Power tools

Job description

UniFirst seeks a reliable Maintenance Supervisor in Elderton, PA to oversee facility equipment, diagnose issues, and drive maintenance programs. You will lead maintenance staff, manage a budget with the Production Manager, and ensure safety compliance across shifts.

This role requires hands-on expertise with electrical and mechanical systems, PLCs, blueprints, and CMMS usage, plus the ability to train staff and handle overtime as needed.