Maintenance Supervisor: PLC & Safety Champion

UniFirst; Pendleton (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UniFirst seeks a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently and to identify process improvements. The role follows a standard Monday–Friday schedule with periodic night/weekend overtime and on-the-job training.

You will diagnose issues, oversee preventive maintenance, manage safety and regulatory compliance, and lead a team across shifts while coordinating with the Production Manager on budget and parts.

Qualifications

• High school and/or GED preferred.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Must pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment.
• Knowledgeable in maintenance equipment including wiring, electrical, mechanical, electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing.
• Minimum of 3 years repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment.
• Minimum of 2 years supervising maintenance personnel preferred.
• Maintenance administration experience including planning, scheduling, budgeting, vendor management, and maintenance management systems is required.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics; English maintenance literature.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with hand & power tools.
• Lockout / Tagout experience.
• Ability to work overtime as needed; lift up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective action using blueprints, schematics, repair manuals, and parts catalogs.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding to repair facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs and control systems.
• Perform and assign preventive maintenance on facility and production assets.
• Follow manuals and specifications on a documented schedule.
• Test boiler chemical and wastewater pre-treatment and adjust chemicals as required.
• Manage and assign all equipment maintenance across shifts.
• Oversee safety and regulatory compliance within the maintenance department.
• Train and develop maintenance staff; monitor training status.
• Operate a CMMS and collaborate with Production Manager on budget, parts and labor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Supervising maintenance personnel

Budgeting and planning

Blueprints & schematics interpretation

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office proficiency

Welding basics

Troubleshooting electrical/mechanical

Education

High school / GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

CMMS

Electrical testing equipment

Hand & power tools

Job description

UniFirst seeks a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently and to identify process improvements. The role follows a standard Monday–Friday schedule with periodic night/weekend overtime and on-the-job training.

You will diagnose issues, oversee preventive maintenance, manage safety and regulatory compliance, and lead a team across shifts while coordinating with the Production Manager on budget and parts.