Maintenance Supervisor: PLC, Budget & Safety Leader

UniFirst Corp.; Carbondale (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire incentive bonus

Training & career growth

Culture & diversity

On-the-job training

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor for our New Kensington, PA location. The role focuses on ensuring all facility equipment runs efficiently, improving maintenance processes, and leading maintenance staff.

On-the-job training is provided, with a new-hire incentive program for qualifying recruits. The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and budget oversight in collaboration with the Production Manager.

Qualifications

• High school or GED preferred.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Travel 10 days on/4 days off schedule.
• Willing to travel away from home during travel period.
• Able to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Must pass UniFirst's maintenance knowledge assessment.
• Proficient with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical/electrical problems and determine corrective action from blueprints and manuals.
• Inspect, operate and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding for repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs and control systems.
• Perform and assign preventive maintenance on assets.
• Follow schedules using blueprints and engineering specs.
• Test boiler chemical and wastewater pretreatment systems and adjust chemicals.
• Manage and assign all equipment maintenance and repairs beyond normal hours.
• Oversee safety and regulatory compliance within maintenance.
• Train and develop maintenance staff and manage budgets with Production.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Budgeting

Supervising staff

Education

High school Diploma/GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor for our New Kensington, PA location. The role focuses on ensuring all facility equipment runs efficiently, improving maintenance processes, and leading maintenance staff.

On-the-job training is provided, with a new-hire incentive program for qualifying recruits. The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and budget oversight in collaboration with the Production Manager.