Maintenance Technician II - UniFirst

UniFirst Corporation; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Maintenance Tech II to join our team. You will handle repairs, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting of industrial equipment, systems and components.

The role includes on-the-job training with a Monday–Friday schedule and periodic overtime for nights/weekends. Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs, following blueprints, performing boiler and wastewater testing, and conducting safety checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment.
• Lockout/Tagout experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics required.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment problems using precision tools.
• Assist maintenance staff with emergency and non-emergency repairs.
• Repair PLCs and control systems.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Perform boiler chemical and wastewater testing and adjust as needed.
• Conduct daily/weekly boiler safety checks and repairs.
• Inspect and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts.
• Utilize a CMMS.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree preferred

Tools

PLC repair

CMMS software

MS Office

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 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 motor, belts, fluid levels, replace filters and perform other maintenance actions in accordance with maintenance procedures.
• Performing 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 manual.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Two-year technical degree in an appropriate background is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 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 UniFirstâs 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 is required.
• Lockout / Tagout experience is required
• Ability to work overtime as needed is required.

Valid driverâs 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 magazineâs âBest Companies to Sell Forâ list and recognized on Forbes magazineâs âPlatinum 400 â Best Big Companiesâ list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, thereâs never been a better time to join our team. Thereâs a lot to love about UniFirst, where you come first.