Maintenance Supervisor: Lead Techs, PLCs & Growth

UniFirst; Slickville (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Career growth opportunities

Culture and diversity emphasis

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently and to identify areas for process improvements. The role follows a Monday–Friday work week with periodic night and weekend overtime, and on-the-job training is provided.

You will diagnose problems, test equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and manage safety and regulatory compliance across shifts with a focus on developing the maintenance team and staying within budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising maintenance personnel.
• Knowledgeable in wiring, electrical, mechanical, electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing.
• Maintenance administration experience including planning, scheduling, budgeting, parts management, vendor management, maintenance management systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills.
• Lockout/Tagout experience is required.
• Must pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

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 to effect repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs and associated control systems.
• Perform and assign all preventive maintenance on facility and production assets.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, operations manuals, and engineering specifications using a documented schedule.
• Perform boiler chemical and wastewater pre-treatment system testing and record results.
• Manage and assign all equipment maintenance and overtime as needed.
• Oversee all shifts in the maintenance department.
• Ensure safety, regulatory and environmental compliance within maintenance.
• Handle Confined Space and Lockout/Tagout procedures where appropriate.
• Monitor training status of technicians and allocate time for needed training.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Collaborate with Production Manager on budget for building, equipment, capex, parts/labor.
• Train and develop maintenance partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Maintenance supervision

MS Office proficiency

Hand & power tools

Safety - Lockout/Tagout

Communication

Education

High school / GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hand & Power tools

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently and to identify areas for process improvements. The role follows a Monday–Friday work week with periodic night and weekend overtime, and on-the-job training is provided.

You will diagnose problems, test equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and manage safety and regulatory compliance across shifts with a focus on developing the maintenance team and staying within budget.