Maintenance Supervisor: Lead, Improve & Train Techs

UniFirst Corp.; Elrama (PA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire incentive: $5,000 after 90‑D

Job summary

UniFirst Corp. is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently and to identify opportunities to improve maintenance practices.

The role includes on‑the‑job training, shift coverage for all maintenance staff, and collaboration with the Production Manager on budgeting. The ideal candidate has 3+ years repairing industrial equipment, 2 years in supervision, and strong knowledge of blueprints, PLCs, and CMMS.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment.
• 2 years of experience supervising maintenance personnel preferred.
• Maintenance administration including planning, scheduling, budgeting, vendor management, and parts management.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective action using blueprints and manuals.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding on facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on facility and production assets.
• Follow manuals and specifications with a documented schedule.
• Train and develop maintenance staff and manage budget with Production Manager.
• Oversee safety and regulatory compliance in the maintenance department.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Read blueprints

MS Office

CMMS

Lockout/Tagout

Valid driver’s license

Travel readiness

Education

2-year technical degree

High school/GED

Tools

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

PLC repair

Job description

UniFirst Corp. is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently and to identify opportunities to improve maintenance practices.

The role includes on‑the‑job training, shift coverage for all maintenance staff, and collaboration with the Production Manager on budgeting. The ideal candidate has 3+ years repairing industrial equipment, 2 years in supervision, and strong knowledge of blueprints, PLCs, and CMMS.