Schedule: Evening/night shift – start time between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM

Regular schedule: 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM

This role requires the candidate to operate and maintain the pre-treatment system to ensure the wastewater discharged to the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) meets Industrial Discharge Permit limits. The candidate for this position must have the knowledge and skill sets to perform corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance on mechanical equipment and instrumentation / control systems to ensure the safe, efficient, reliable, and compliant operation of the wastewater pre-treatment system, following UniFirst guidelines and Best Management Practices.

In addition to the job requirements described above, 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. The candidate will perform preventive / predictive maintenance, address safety issues 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 protected operation of machinery, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems equipment and components; following blueprints and schematics, operations manuals, manufacturer's 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.
- 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.

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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.
- Must pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment test to be eligible for employment.
- 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.

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 advantages package of over 50 items with the following benefits highlighted:

- RRSP/Profit Sharing
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Vacation
- Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Direct Payroll Deposit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 30% Employee Discount on UniFirst products
- Employee Referral Program

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