Maintenance Technician I - UniFirst

UniFirst Corporation
Stratford, Connecticut
$18 an hour
Full-time

Our Team is Kind of a Big Deal!

UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Tech I 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’s in it for you?

Training :

Our Team Partners receive quality skills training designed to enhance their performance and assist them with their career potential and advancement.

Career Growth :

You may quickly find yourself on the fast-track to success. We are a rapidly growing company offering significant avenues for personal development and growth.

Culture :

Our culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest.

Diversity :

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 :

  • Utilize hand / power tools, precision measurement tools, and electronic testing devices.
  • Ensure safe operation of machinery, mechanical electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components.
  • Follow blueprints, schematics, operation manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
  • Troubleshoot sources of equipment problems through observation and use of precision measuring and testing instruments.
  • 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.
  • Record and analyze meter readings of utilities in long and take corrective actions when necessary.
  • Perform daily and weekly location / system safety checks and follow up to address concerns.
  • Inspect motor, belts, fluid levels, replace filters and perform other maintenance actions in accordance with maintenance procedures.
  • 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

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.
  • Knowledgeable in maintenance equipment.
  • Minimum of 6 months’ work experience repairing industrial processing equipment in a production environment is required.

Applicable military experience will be considered.

  • Must pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment test to be eligible for employment.
  • Ability to read blueprints and schematics is required.
  • Ability to read and understand maintenance literature printed in English is required.
  • Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills is required.
  • Lockout / Tagout experience is required
  • Ability to work overtime as needed is required.
  • Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
  • 27 days ago
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