Maintenance Technician I: Training & Growth Path

UniFirst Corporation; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career growth opportunities

Diversity & inclusive culture

Job summary

UniFirst Corporation in Melrose Park, IL is seeking a reliable Maintenance Tech I to join our team. You will handle repairs, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting of industrial equipment, systems, and components in a fast-paced environment.

The position features a Monday–Friday work week with periodic night and weekend overtime, on-the-job training, and clear opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record required.
• Knowledgeable in maintenance equipment.
• Minimum of 6 months’ work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize hand/power tools, precision measurement tools, and electronic testing devices.
• Ensure safe operation of machinery, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, operation manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Troubleshoot sources of equipment problems through observation and use of precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Perform boiler chemical and wastewater pre-treatment system testing, record results in logbooks / computer systems and make necessary chemical adjustments as required.
• Perform daily and weekly safety checks on boilers and make necessary repairs as required.
• Record and analyze meter readings of utilities and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Perform daily and weekly location/system safety checks and follow up to address concerns.
• Inspect motors, belts, fluid levels, replace filters and perform other maintenance actions in accordance with maintenance procedures.
• Inspect, clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears and other equipment parts in accordance with work procedures and technical manual.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measurement

Electrical testing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Maintenance knowledge

Job description

UniFirst Corporation in Melrose Park, IL is seeking a reliable Maintenance Tech I to join our team. You will handle repairs, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting of industrial equipment, systems, and components in a fast-paced environment.

The position features a Monday–Friday work week with periodic night and weekend overtime, on-the-job training, and clear opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding company.