Maintenance Supervisor: PLC, Electrical & Mechanical Lead

UniFirst; McKees Rocks (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Skills training

Career growth

Culture

Diversity

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to ensure all facility equipment operates reliably and to identify process improvements. The role requires overseeing maintenance staff, planning preventive maintenance, and managing safety and regulatory compliance.

You will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, inspect equipment, perform basic welding, and manage a CMMS to schedule and track work. Leadership and hands-on maintenance expertise are essential for success in this on-site role.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising maintenance personnel.
• Must pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Ability to 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 malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding to repair facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs and control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on facility and production assets.
• Follow manuals and specifications with a documented schedule.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Lockout/Tagout

Hand & power tools

Budgeting & planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

CMMS

PLC systems

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to ensure all facility equipment operates reliably and to identify process improvements. The role requires overseeing maintenance staff, planning preventive maintenance, and managing safety and regulatory compliance.

You will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, inspect equipment, perform basic welding, and manage a CMMS to schedule and track work. Leadership and hands-on maintenance expertise are essential for success in this on-site role.