Maintenance Supervisor: Lead Tech for PLCs & Equipment

UniFirst; Franklin (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently and to drive process improvements. You will supervise maintenance staff, manage preventive maintenance, and collaborate with production to stay on schedule.

The role requires several years in maintenance, experience supervising teams, and strong reading of blueprints and PLCs. On-site position with occasional overtime and opportunity to contribute to a major garment services provider.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years repairing industrial processing equipment.
• Minimum of 2 years supervising maintenance personnel preferred.
• Maintenance administration experience including budgeting and scheduling.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Lockout/Tagout experience required.
• Ability to work overtime and 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 (PLCs) 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

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Microsoft Office

Team leadership

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

PLCs

CMMS

Blueprints/Schematics

Hand & power tools

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently and to drive process improvements. You will supervise maintenance staff, manage preventive maintenance, and collaborate with production to stay on schedule.

The role requires several years in maintenance, experience supervising teams, and strong reading of blueprints and PLCs. On-site position with occasional overtime and opportunity to contribute to a major garment services provider.