Maintenance Technician I

HireLive•Indianapolis, IN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion dollar garment services industry, employing 14,000 Team Partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. The company is rated in the top 10 “Best Companies to Sell For” by Selling Power magazine and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, UniFirst is hiring a Maintenance Technician I to troubleshoot and repair industrial processing equipment and facilities.

Requirements

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 is 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.

Nice To Haves

High school and/or GED is preferred.
Two-year technical degree in an appropriate background is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.