Description:
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.
What You'll Be Doing
- 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.
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.
- Valid driver's license and a safe driving record are required.
- Must pass UniFirst's maintenance knowledge assessment to be eligible for employment.
- Knowledgeable in maintenance equipment. This includes wiring, electrical, mechanical, electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing required.
- Minimum of 3 years of work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment required. Applicable military experience will be considered.
- Minimum of 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.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills is required.
- Experience in Hand & Power tools is required.
- Lockout / Tagout experience is required
- Ability to work overtime as needed is required.
- Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.