Maintenance Supervisor — PLCs, Welding & Safety

UniFirst; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facilities equipment runs efficiently, identify process improvements, and mentor maintenance staff. The role involves coordinating preventive maintenance, managing budgets, and ensuring safety across shifts, including overtime when needed.

Ideal candidates will have a technical background, strong reading of blueprints, and experience with CMMS. UniFirst offers on‑the‑job training and a Monday–Friday schedule with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• High school and/or GED is preferred.
• Two-year technical degree in an appropriate background is preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record are required.
• Must pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment to be eligible for employment.
• Knowledgeable in maintenance equipment. This includes wiring, electrical, mechanical, electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing required.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment required. Applicable military experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising maintenance personnel is preferred.
• Maintenance administration experience including planning, scheduling, budgeting, negotiating, parts management, vendor management, maintenance management systems is required.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics is required.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance literature printed in English required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills is required.
• Experience in Hand & Power tools is required.
• Lockout / Tagout experience is required.
• Ability to work overtime as needed is required.
• 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.
• Performing basic welding activities to effect repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) 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.

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facilities equipment runs efficiently, identify process improvements, and mentor maintenance staff. The role involves coordinating preventive maintenance, managing budgets, and ensuring safety across shifts, including overtime when needed.

Ideal candidates will have a technical background, strong reading of blueprints, and experience with CMMS. UniFirst offers on‑the‑job training and a Monday–Friday schedule with possible overtime.