Traveling Maintenance Supervisor

UniFirst Corp.; Ford City (Armstrong County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire incentive bonus

Job summary

UniFirst Corp. in New Kensington, PA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently, lead maintenance staff, and drive process improvements.

The role involves diagnosing problems, supervising preventive maintenance, and maintaining safety standards. You'll oversee budgets, coordinate with the Production Manager, and train teams while adhering to UniFirst policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school or GED preferred.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record are required.
• Willing to travel for a 10-day travel period and then 4 days off.
• Residence in Eastern (EST) or Central (CST) Time Zones preferred.
• Must pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment.
• Knowledgeable in maintenance equipment (electrical, mechanical, etc.).
• Minimum 3 years repairing industrial processing equipment.
• Minimum 2 years supervising maintenance personnel.
• Maintenance administration experience including planning, scheduling, budgeting, vendor management, and CMMS is required.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to read maintenance literature in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with hand & power tools.
• Lockout / Tagout experience.
• Overtime availability.
• Able to lift up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems using blueprints, schematics, manuals and parts catalogs.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding for repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs and control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on facility and production assets.
• Follow blueprints, schematics and manuals per schedule.
• Test boiler chemical and wastewater pre-treatment systems and log results.
• Manage and assign equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Cover all shifts in the maintenance department.
• Ensure regulatory and environmental compliance in maintenance work.
• Oversee safety across the maintenance department.
• Perform Lockout/Tagout procedures where appropriate.
• Monitor technician training and allocate training time.
• Use a CMMS to manage work orders.
• Collaborate with Production Manager on budget for building and equipment.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Equipment maintenance

Blueprints & schematics

PLC repair

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Welding

Microsoft Office

Education

Two-year technical degree preferred

High school or GED preferred

Tools

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Job description

UniFirst Corp. in New Kensington, PA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently, lead maintenance staff, and drive process improvements.

The role involves diagnosing problems, supervising preventive maintenance, and maintaining safety standards. You'll oversee budgets, coordinate with the Production Manager, and train teams while adhering to UniFirst policies and regulatory requirements.