Class C Manufacturing Mechanic/Technician

Class C Manufacturing Mechanic/Technician (Dryer Technician)

Unitex is currently seeking a skilled Class C Manufacturing Mechanic/Technician to join our team in Newburgh, NY. This position requires one year of mechanical work experience and has tremendous growth potential. Compensation: $22 - $27 per/hr. The salary range for this position is $22.00/hour to $27.00/hour. Actual compensation decisions are based on factors such as experience, seniority, location, and other permissible job-related factors. Schedule: To be discussed during screening prior to interview, based on seniority per Union Contract. Benefits include: full-time position - 5 days per week, potential for overtime, union position with benefits, work uniforms provided at no cost, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, competitive hourly rate, stable 100+ year old company with growth opportunities, training on industrial laundry equipment provided by on-site management, maintenance technician training platform with an extensive online library of technical courses and full simulation for troubleshooting training across the company at no cost to you. Training accomplishments may provide opportunities to increase your mechanic classification scale and hourly pay rates. Unitex excels at mentoring our entry-level mechanics, incentive pay for acquiring special licenses (Black Seal / Boiler).

Responsibilities include: spending a good part of the day maintaining and fixing industrial dryers, repairing carts, maintaining slings, taking on small projects, and performing routine maintenance and repairs on industrial laundry equipment, including washers, dryers, and press machines. Conducting preventive maintenance inspections to identify potential problems and ensure optimal equipment performance. Collaborate with other team members to plan and execute equipment upgrades, installations, and modifications as needed.

Requirements include: a strong desire to learn industrial laundry maintenance and grow within the company, punctual and reliable a must - shift starts as early as 5:30 AM, high school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in a relevant field is preferred, minimum of 1 years of experience as a Class C Manufacturing Mechanic/Technician or similar role in an industrial setting, basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including troubleshooting and repair techniques, familiarity with safety protocols and practices in an industrial manufacturing environment, ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, strong attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain accurate maintenance records, excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with team members and other departments.

A computerized assessment is utilized as part of the recruiting process. Apply online, at View email address on click.appcast.io or in person at: UNITEX 115 Dickson Street Newburgh, NY 12550 EOE