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Maintenance Technician Intern

CompanyUniFirst
LocationOwensboro
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 7, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern is responsible for servicing facilities, troubleshooting and repairing automated equipment, and performing electrical and mechanical installations. Additionally, they manage spare parts inventory and order necessary machine components.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
7474
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
24 hours
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About The Company
Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, as well as first aid and safety supplies and services. Together with its subsidiaries, the Company also manages specialized garment programs for the cleanroom and nuclear industries. In addition to partnering with leading brands, UniFirst manufactures its own branded workwear, protective clothing, and floorcare products at its five company-owned ISO-9001-certified manufacturing facilities. With more than 270 service locations, over 300,000 customer locations, and 16,000-plus employee Team Partners, the Company outfits more than 2 million workers every day. For additional information, contact UniFirst at 888.296.2740 or visit UniFirst.com. UniFirst’s mission is “To serve the people who do the hard work. Helping them succeed and deliver for what gives their lives meaning.” Our continuous customer focus enables us to grow, to provide an equitable return on investment, and to create development opportunities for our Team Partners.
About the Role

Team Partner Student Interns are enrolled in an Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program. Through AMT students attend classes two days per week at Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) and work an additional 24 hours per week as a Maintenance Technician Student Intern. Focusing on servicing the facility and troubleshoot any machines not operating correctly. Team Partners are also responsible for ordering parts for machines, managing inventory, repairing machines, as well as repairing minor issues within the facility.

 

  • General facility and machine maintenance, including but not limited to preventative maintenance, trouble-shooting, and repair of automated equipment including mechanical and electrical work.
  • Performs new electrical/mechanical installations.
  • Assists in monitoring and maintaining accurate spare parts inventory.
  • Operate various mobile or powered industrial equipment as required.
  • Will be required to perform other duties as directed by management.
  • Must be willing and able to actively participate in plant-wide safety activities
  • Should the need arise to lift, carry, or push weights significantly heavier than those listed, the employee is expected to utilize teamwork to accomplish the task


  • Must currently be enrolled in AMT under the GO Fame program and maintain a “C” average or better.  
  • High School Graduate or equivalent is required
  • Strong STEM Background
  • Basic Computer Knowledge would be beneficial
  • Must possess the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, which includes the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, and vendors. 
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written instruction.
  • Requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed verbal and/or written instructions.
  • Must possess the ability to hear, talk, see, and distinguish between colors. 
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

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

Key Skills
Preventative MaintenanceTroubleshootingElectrical WorkMechanical WorkInventory ManagementAutomated Equipment RepairSTEMComputer KnowledgeVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationMathematical Ability
Categories
ManufacturingTradesEngineering