Maintenance Supervisor: PLCs, Budget & Training Lead

UniFirst; Milroy (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to ensure all facility equipment operates efficiently and to identify process improvements. You will supervise maintenance staff, coordinate preventive maintenance, manage safety, and support budget planning while upholding regulatory requirements.

The role requires reading blueprints, coordinating with production, and using CMMS tools. It is a Monday–Friday schedule with periodic night and weekend overtime and on‑the‑job training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma 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 required.
• Must pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment.
• Knowledgeable in maintenance equipment (wiring, electrical, mechanical, plumbing).
• Minimum 3 years repairing industrial processing equipment.
• Minimum 2 years supervising maintenance personnel preferred.
• Maintenance administration experience (planning, scheduling, budgeting, vendor management, CMMS).
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to read maintenance literature printed in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with hand & power tools.
• Lockout/Tagout experience.
• Ability to work overtime.
• 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 machine malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding activities 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, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications using a documented schedule.
• Perform boiler chemical and wastewater pre-treatment system testing, record results in logbooks / computer systems and make necessary chemical adjustments as required.
• Manage and assign all equipment maintenance, including repairs which cannot be completed during standard hours.
• Assume responsibility for all shifts in the maintenance department.
• Oversee and implement all maintenance related regulatory and environmental compliance requirements.
• Assume responsibility for all aspects of safety within the maintenance department.
• Perform Confined Space and Lockout / Tagout procedures where appropriate.
• Monitor training status of technicians and provide time for required training as needed.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Partner with the Production Manager to develop, manage and maintain budget for building, equipment, capital expenditures and parts/labor.
• Train and develop maintenance partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Office

Hand & power tools

Welding

Lockout/Tagout

Scheduling & budgeting

Education

Two-year technical degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance management system

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to ensure all facility equipment operates efficiently and to identify process improvements. You will supervise maintenance staff, coordinate preventive maintenance, manage safety, and support budget planning while upholding regulatory requirements.

The role requires reading blueprints, coordinating with production, and using CMMS tools. It is a Monday–Friday schedule with periodic night and weekend overtime and on‑the‑job training.