Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician I - Uni First at Uni First summary:

The Maintenance Technician I at Uni First is responsible for performing repairs, maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of industrial equipment and systems. The role involves using various hand/power tools, interpreting blueprints and schematics, and conducting safety checks and chemical testing on machinery. Uni First offers on-the-job training, career growth opportunities, and a diverse, supportive work culture within the garment services industry.

Our Team is Kind of a Big Deal!

Uni First is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Tech I to join our Uni First community. As a Team Partner in the Maintenance Department, you will handle repairs, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting of industrial equipment, systems, and components. At Uni First 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 Uni First an organization that stands out from the rest.
Diversity:

At Uni First, 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.

What we’re looking for:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Two-year technical degree in an appropriate background is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 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 Uni First’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.

About Uni First
The fabric of Uni First is woven from its very unique family culture where our Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while taking advantage of the resources and stability that come with being a 1.5-billion-dollar organization.
Uni First is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 13,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S.,…