Maintenance Supervisor: Lead Tech & Plant Reliability

UniFirst; Buena Vista (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Career Growth

Culture

Diversity

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure all facility equipment runs efficiently and to identify areas for process improvements. The role involves supervising maintenance staff, overseeing safety, and managing regulatory compliance across shifts.

The position requires experience in repairing industrial equipment, blueprints, and PLCs, with on-the-job training provided. A two-year technical degree and a high school diploma are preferred, along with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Must be 21+ years old.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Maintenance knowledge assessment required.
• Experience with maintaining industrial equipment in production settings.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective action.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding to repair facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs and related control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on facility and production assets.
• Follow blueprints and engineering specs using a documented schedule.
• Manage boiler chemical and wastewater testing and adjustments.
• Oversee and assign maintenance tasks across all shifts.
• Ensure safety, regulatory, and environmental compliance.
• Train and develop maintenance staff.
• Utilize a computerized maintenance management system.

Skills

Leadership

Reading blueprints

Welding basics

PLC troubleshooting

Budgeting and planning

Shutout/Lockout familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure all facility equipment runs efficiently and to identify areas for process improvements. The role involves supervising maintenance staff, overseeing safety, and managing regulatory compliance across shifts.

The position requires experience in repairing industrial equipment, blueprints, and PLCs, with on-the-job training provided. A two-year technical degree and a high school diploma are preferred, along with a valid driver’s license.