Maintenance Supervisor - Travel-Ready & PLC Pro

UniFirst Corp.; Cabot (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UniFirst Corp. is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor for our New Kensington, PA location. You will ensure equipment runs efficiently, lead maintenance staff, and drive process improvements, with on‑the‑job training provided.

The role involves a 10‑on/4‑off travel schedule and strict adherence to safety and regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates have a technical degree or equivalent, several years of industrial repair experience, and strong experience with maintenance systems and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Willing to travel on 10 days on/4 days off schedule.
• Residence preferred in EST/CST time zones.
• Must pass maintenance knowledge assessment.
• Knowledgeable in electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Minimum 3 years repairing industrial equipment; 2 years supervising preferred.
• Maintenance admin experience: budgeting, scheduling, parts/vendor mgmt.
• Read blueprints/schematics; read maintenance literature in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with tools.
• Lockout/Tagout experience; overtime flexibility.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective action.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding to repair facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and related control systems.
• Perform and manage all preventive maintenance on assets.
• Follow blueprints, schematics and manuals with a documented schedule.
• Test boiler chemical/wastewater pretreatment and log results.
• Manage maintenance workload and allocate repairs outside normal hours.
• Oversee all shifts in the maintenance department.
• Ensure regulatory and environmental compliance and safety.
• Lead and train maintenance staff; manage budget and parts/labor.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Blueprints/schematics reading

PLC troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Hand & Power tools

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Two-year technical degree preferred

Tools

Maintenance management systems

PLC programming basics

Job description

UniFirst Corp. is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor for our New Kensington, PA location. You will ensure equipment runs efficiently, lead maintenance staff, and drive process improvements, with on‑the‑job training provided.

The role involves a 10‑on/4‑off travel schedule and strict adherence to safety and regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates have a technical degree or equivalent, several years of industrial repair experience, and strong experience with maintenance systems and