Industrial Maintenance Tech I: Training & Growth

UniFirst Corp.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Maintenance Tech I to join our UniFirst community in Pittsburgh. You will handle repairs, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting of industrial equipment, systems, and components, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

We offer on-the-job training and a standard Monday–Friday work week with periodic night and weekend overtime. There is an immediate opening and opportunities for career growth within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record required.
• Knowledgeable in maintenance equipment.
• Minimum of 6 months’ work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment.
• Must read blueprints and schematics.
• Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills required.
• Lockout / Tagout experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Utilize hand/power tools, precision measurement tools, and electronic testing devices.
• Ensure safe operation of machinery, mechanical electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, operation manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Troubleshoot sources of equipment problems through observation and use of precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Perform boiler chemical and wastewater pre-treatment system testing and adjust chemicals as required.
• Perform daily and weekly safety checks on boilers and make repairs as needed.
• Record and analyze meter readings of utilities and take corrective actions.
• Perform daily and weekly location/system safety checks and address concerns.
• Inspect motors, belts, fluids, replace filters and perform maintenance actions per procedures.
• Inspect, clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears and other parts per manuals.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Blueprint reading

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree (preferred)

Tools

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

Hand/Power tools

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Maintenance Tech I to join our UniFirst community in Pittsburgh. You will handle repairs, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting of industrial equipment, systems, and components, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

We offer on-the-job training and a standard Monday–Friday work week with periodic night and weekend overtime. There is an immediate opening and opportunities for career growth within a growing organization.