Job Description
Unitex is highly stable and GROWING and we are currently seeking a HANDS ON Maintenance Manager (industrial machinery) to manage the technicians and machinery in our state-of-the-art industrial laundry facility located in New Brunswick, NJ.
Schedule - Monday through Friday start time 5:30am until all work is completed. Must be flexible to work additional hours when needed or for emergencies.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintains a preventative maintenance program for plant equipment utilizing manuals as well as PC based tools.
- Leads the maintenance team in performing diagnostic troubleshooting on all plant equipment.
- Monitors quality of repairs
- Interprets production reports and their use in improving operations
- Interfaces with production management and line personnel to dine the most effective ways to operate equipment
- Purchases and maintains proper spare parts in inventory that will balance tying up capital with minimizing plant downtime
- Interfaces with boiler chemical suppliers to ensure proper maintenance of boiler
- Identifies building and physical plant repair issues
- Maintains porter schedule to maximize cleaning effectiveness of plant and machinery
- Maintains proper inventory of chemical supplies
- Interfaces with production personnel to allow repairs to be made to minimize impact on production
- Controls energy costs through effective monitoring of machine performance and operation schedules
- Maintains safety programs
- Updates technical publication library (equipment, blueprints, schematics, etc.)
Required Skills:
- Knowledge of industrial equipment fundamentals including electrical wiring, electrical components, pneumonic systems, steam systems, water systems, hydraulics and building maintenance
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents (blueprints, wiring diagrams, manuals, etc.)
- Ability to use basic hand tools properly and safely
- Experience responding in a time-sensitive environment with urgency
- Ability to interface with vendors and purchase parts in an effective manner, including cost-saving pricing and delivery
- Ability to obtain and maintain proper licensing needed to legally operate specific plant machines
- Understands basic energy utilization principles
- Desire to be very hands on and trains as needed - this is not an office job
Unitex offers a competitive compensation package including health insurance, 401K with employer matching, paid vacation, sick days, etc. Excellent pay!
Visit us at www.unitex.com/careers to see us in action and to apply.
