Maintenance Lead: PLCs, Electrical & Machinery Diagnostics

UniFirst; Morristown (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor in Indiana to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently and to lead maintenance staff. The role involves diagnosing problems, supervising preventive maintenance, and overseeing safety and regulatory compliance.

The position offers on-the-job training with a Monday–Friday work week and periodic overtime. UniFirst emphasizes growth, culture, and a strong team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment.
• Minimum of 2 years supervising maintenance personnel.
• Maintenance administration experience including planning, scheduling, budgeting, vendor management.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Must pass UniFirst maintenance knowledge assessment.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• 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 and adjust chemicals 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

Maintenance supervision

Electrical & mechanical

PLC troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Budgeting

MS Office

Education

High school diploma/GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Hand & power tools

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor in Indiana to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently and to lead maintenance staff. The role involves diagnosing problems, supervising preventive maintenance, and overseeing safety and regulatory compliance.

The position offers on-the-job training with a Monday–Friday work week and periodic overtime. UniFirst emphasizes growth, culture, and a strong team environment.