Maintenance Technician II - UniFirst

UniFirst Corporation; New Jersey; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established industry leader, where you'll be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting industrial equipment. This role offers on-the-job training and significant opportunities for career growth in a supportive and diverse environment. Enjoy a standard Monday to Friday work week with potential for overtime, all while being part of a company that values its employees and fosters a culture of success. If you're looking for a place to grow your skills and advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

On-the-job training

Career growth opportunities

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in industrial equipment repair required.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Handle repairs, maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of industrial equipment.
• Perform safety checks on boilers and other equipment as required.

Skills

Industrial maintenance knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Basic welding

Ability to read blueprints

Microsoft Office skills

Lockout/Tagout experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Our Team is Kind of a Big Deal!
UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Tech II to join our UniFirst community! As a Team Partner in the Maintenance Department, you will handle repairs, maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of industrial equipment, systems, and components. At UniFirst, we have a standard Monday - Friday work week with periodic night and weekend overtime!

We have an immediate opening and provide on-the-job training.

What’s in it for you?
Training:
Our Team Partners receive quality skills training designed to enhance their performance and assist them with their career potential and advancement.

Career Growth:
You may quickly find yourself on the fast-track to success. We are a rapidly growing company offering significant avenues for personal development and growth.
Culture:
Our culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest.
Diversity:
At UniFirst, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds because we believe it takes many kinds of people to make us successful.

Compensation: $28 - $33/hr

What you’ll be doing:

• Troubleshoot sources of equipment problems through observation and use of precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Assist other maintenance personnel with emergency and non-emergency repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and associated control systems.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, operation manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
• 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.
• Inspect motors, belts, fluid levels, replace filters, and perform other maintenance actions in accordance with maintenance procedures.
• Perform basic welding activities to effect repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Inspect, clean, and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other equipment parts in accordance with work procedures and technical manuals.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• 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.
• Knowledgeable in industrial maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment required. Applicable military experience will be considered.
• Must pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment to be eligible for employment.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics is required.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance literature printed in English required.
• Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills are required.
• Lockout/Tagout experience is required.
• Ability to work overtime as needed is required.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record are required.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

About UniFirst

The fabric of UniFirst is woven from its very unique family culture where our Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while taking advantage of the resources and stability that come with being a 1.5-billion-dollar organization. UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 13,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year-old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team.

There’s a lot to love about UniFirst, where you come first.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.