Maintenance Technician 1 - UniFirst Owensboro

Are you searching for

a long-term career position with a strong company offering a solid

track record of success? If you have the qualities necessary to

become a UniFirst team partner, and the technical skill-set to

succeed, then this is an opportunity for you to join our growing

company!

Job

Responsibilities : Summary - This

role will repair, maintain, install, and troubleshoot industrial

equipment, systems, and components, including but not limited to :

large capacity washers and dryers, pneumatic and steam systems,

conveyor systems, and boilers. They will execute

preventive / predictive maintenance, resolve safety concerns, and

perform indoor and outdoor facility and equipment repair.

Job Details :

Uses common tools including but not

limited to : hand and power tools such as hammers, hoists, saws,

drills, and wrenches, precision measuring instruments, and

electrical and electronic testing devices.

Ensures

safe operation of machinery, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and

hydraulic systems equipment and components; following blueprints

and schematics, operations manuals, manufacturers instructions,

and engineering specifications.

Troubleshoots sources of equipment problems.

May be required to perform boiler chemical

testing; records result in log books; and makes necessary chemistry

adjustments.

May be required to perform daily and

weekly safety checks on boilers and makes necessary repairs.

May be required to perform wastewater

pre-treatment system testing; record results in logbooks; and makes

necessary chemistry adjustments.

Records

and analyzes meter readings of utilities in logs and takes

corrective actions where appropriate.

Performs

daily and weekly location and systems safety checks and follows up

to address concerns.

Inspects motors and

belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, and performs other

maintenance actions while following maintenance procedures.

Performs various welding activities

including MIG, TIG, ARC, cutting, and brazing.

Inspects, cleans and lubricates shafts,

bearings, gears, and other parts of location equipment per work

procedures or technical manual.

Utilizes

a Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

required.Two-year technical degree in an appropriate background

preferred.

Equipment Maintenance Knowledge – Minimum

of 6 months’ work experience repairing industrial processing

equipment in a production environment required.Applicable military

experience will be considered.

Ability

to read blueprints and schematics required.

Ability to read and understand maintenance

literature printed in English required.

Basic

computer and Microsoft office skills required.

Experience using Hand & Power tools

required.

Lockout / Tagout experience required.

Ability to lift up to 80

pounds

About

UniFirst : UniFirst is one of

North America’s largest workwear and textile service companies,

providing managed uniform, protective clothing, and custom

corporate image apparel programs to businesses in diverse

industries. Our

Core Values

of

Customer

Focus ,

Respect for Others , and

Commitment to Quality

are what has made UniFirst

successful since 1936.

Join the team that

puts customers and your future first – UniFirst.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package of over 50 items

with the following benefits highlighted :

401K with Company match

• Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Disability

Vacation

Reimbursement

products

UniFirst is

an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or

employment against any individual on the basis of race, color,

gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental

disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender

identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or

any other factor protected by anti-discrimination

laws