Maintenance Supervisor — Growth & Training

UniFirst Corp.; Cheswick (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire incentive bonus

Job summary

UniFirst Corp. in New Kensington, PA is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure all facility equipment operates efficiently and to identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes and training for staff.

We have an immediate opening and provide on-the-job training. This role combines hands-on mechanical and electrical work, PLC troubleshooting, preventive maintenance planning, and department leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment.
• Minimum 2 years supervising maintenance personnel.
• Maintenance administration experience including planning, scheduling, budgeting, negotiating, parts management, vendor management, and maintenance systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Lockout/Tagout and safety knowledge required.
• Must pass UniFirst's maintenance knowledge assessment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical/electrical problems and determine corrective action using blueprints and manuals.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding for facility repairs.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and control systems.
• Perform and schedule preventive maintenance on assets.
• Follow schematics and instructions with a documented schedule.
• Manage budget, parts, and vendor relationships; supervise staff.
• Oversee safety, regulatory compliance, and training for the team.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Budgeting

Planning & scheduling

Vendor management

Microsoft Office

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Hand & Power tools

Welding equipment

PLC troubleshooting tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

UniFirst Corp. in New Kensington, PA is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure all facility equipment operates efficiently and to identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes and training for staff.

We have an immediate opening and provide on-the-job training. This role combines hands-on mechanical and electrical work, PLC troubleshooting, preventive maintenance planning, and department leadership.