Maintenance Supervisor — Growth, Training & Overtime

UniFirst; Fillmore (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently and to identify process improvements. Expect a Monday–Friday schedule with periodic overtime; on-the-job training is provided.

You will diagnose electrical/mechanical issues, supervise maintenance staff, manage budget, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across shifts. Ideal candidates have a technical background, reading blueprints, and experience with PLCs, CMMS, and hand/power tools.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED preferred.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record.
• Must pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment.
• Knowledgeable in maintenance equipment: wiring, electrical, mechanical, electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience repairing industrial processing equipment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supervising maintenance personnel.
• Maintenance administration experience including planning, scheduling, budgeting, negotiating, parts management, vendor management, maintenance management systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to read maintenance literature printed in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with hand & power tools.
• Lockout / Tagout experience.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• 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

Wiring & electrical

Reading blueprints

Budgeting & planning

Vendor management

Supervising maintenance

Microsoft Office

Hand & power tools

Lockout/Tagout

Overtime availability

Lifting 80 lbs

Reading English maintenance literature

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently and to identify process improvements. Expect a Monday–Friday schedule with periodic overtime; on-the-job training is provided.

You will diagnose electrical/mechanical issues, supervise maintenance staff, manage budget, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across shifts. Ideal candidates have a technical background, reading blueprints, and experience with PLCs, CMMS, and hand/power tools.