Maintenance Supervisor — Growth, Training & Impact

UniFirst; Apollo (Armstrong County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Career growth

Team culture

Diversity

Job summary

UniFirst seeks a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to lead the facility maintenance team, ensure equipment runs smoothly, and drive process improvements. The role requires overseeing shifts, safety compliance, and implementing preventive maintenance on production assets.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years repairing industrial equipment, 2+ years supervising staff, and strong knowledge of blueprints, PLCs, and CMMS. Overtime may be required in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school or GED preferred.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Must pass maintenance knowledge assessment.
• Knowledge of wiring, electrical, mechanical, electronic components and plumbing required.
• 3+ years repairing industrial processing equipment in production environment.
• Military experience considered.
• 2+ years supervising maintenance staff preferred.
• Experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, budgeting, vendor & parts management required.
• Able to read blueprints and schematics.
• English maintenance literature reading required.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required.
• Hand and power tools experience required.
• Lockout/Tagout experience required.
• Overtime availability 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.
• Performing 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

Maintenance knowledge

Blueprints & schematics reading

Microsoft Office

Hand & power tools

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

UniFirst seeks a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to lead the facility maintenance team, ensure equipment runs smoothly, and drive process improvements. The role requires overseeing shifts, safety compliance, and implementing preventive maintenance on production assets.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years repairing industrial equipment, 2+ years supervising staff, and strong knowledge of blueprints, PLCs, and CMMS. Overtime may be required in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.