Traveling Maintenance Supervisor - PLC/Boiler

UniFirst Corp.; Export (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire bonus

90-day probation

Job summary

UniFirst seeks a reliable Maintenance Supervisor for our New Kensington, PA location to ensure all facility equipment operates efficiently and to identify process improvements. The role includes on-going training for the maintenance staff, with immediate openings and on-the-job training provided.

The position involves diagnosing mechanical/electrical problems, performing preventive maintenance, and coordinating with the Production Manager on budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment.
• 2+ years of experience supervising maintenance personnel is preferred.
• Maintenance administration experience including planning, scheduling, budgeting, negotiating, parts management, vendor management, maintenance management systems is required.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics is required.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance literature printed in English required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective action by checking blueprints, schematics, repair manuals and parts catalogs.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Performing basic welding activities to effect repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and associated control systems.
• Perform and assign all preventive maintenance on facility and production assets.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications using a documented schedule.
• Perform boiler chemical and wastewater pre-treatment system testing, record results in logbooks / computer systems and make necessary chemical adjustments as required.
• Manage and assign all equipment maintenance, including repairs which cannot be completed during standard hours.
• Assume responsibility for all shifts in the maintenance department.
• Oversee and implement all maintenance related regulatory and environmental compliance requirements.
• Assume responsibility for all aspects of safety within the maintenance department.
• Perform Confined Space and Lockout / Tagout procedures where appropriate.
• Monitor training status of technicians and provide time for required training as needed.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Partner with the Production Manager to develop, manage and maintain budget for building, equipment, capital expenditures and parts/labor.
• Train and develop maintenance partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Blueprints & schematics

Maintenance planning

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Hand & power tools

Lockout/Tagout

PLC troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

Job description

UniFirst seeks a reliable Maintenance Supervisor for our New Kensington, PA location to ensure all facility equipment operates efficiently and to identify process improvements. The role includes on-going training for the maintenance staff, with immediate openings and on-the-job training provided.

The position involves diagnosing mechanical/electrical problems, performing preventive maintenance, and coordinating with the Production Manager on budgets and schedules.