Maintenance Supervisor: PLCs, Machinery & Safety Lead

UniFirst Corp.; Southwest (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Career growth opportunities

Culture and diversity

Job summary

UniFirst in New Kensington, PA is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to keep facility equipment running and lead the maintenance team. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, inspect machinery, and manage preventive maintenance while coordinating with production for downtime and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes training, career growth, and a strong team culture. Travel is required for periods of 10 days with 4 days off, and the company operates in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years repairing industrial processing equipment in production.
• 2+ years supervising maintenance personnel preferred.
• Maintenance administration including budgeting and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mech/electrical issues and determine fixes from schematics and manuals.
• Inspect and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Lead preventive maintenance on facility assets and schedule work.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and control systems and ensure safety compliance.
• Oversee budget, parts, and labor; mentor maintenance staff.
• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

PLC troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Budgeting & planning

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

MS Office

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Hand & power tools

PLC software familiarity

Job description

UniFirst in New Kensington, PA is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to keep facility equipment running and lead the maintenance team. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, inspect machinery, and manage preventive maintenance while coordinating with production for downtime and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes training, career growth, and a strong team culture. Travel is required for periods of 10 days with 4 days off, and the company operates in a fast-paced,