Assistant Maintenance Manager - 2nd Shift

Assistant Maintenance Manager - 2nd Shift

Unitex is currently seeking a full time, hands on Assistant Maintenance Manager to oversee a team of industrial mechanics and porters in our industrial laundry plant located in New Brunswick, NJ. The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $100,000. Actual compensation decisions are based on factors such as experience, seniority, location, and other permissible job-related factors. Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 12:00PM to 10:00PM. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), and other company-sponsored benefits.

This highly visible position requires you to supervise all aspects of the maintenance department, including personnel, machinery repair, preventive maintenance systems, etc. This is not an office job - it is very hands on. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in all phases of industrial plant maintenance in a manufacturing environment and be ready to take full responsibility when the manager is occupied. Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and steam systems a plus. This includes the cleanliness of building maintenance.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Oversees 3-6 mechanics and 5 porters
• Maintains the preventive maintenance programs
• Aids the maintenance team in performing diagnostic troubleshooting
• Monitors quality of repairs
• Oversees building and physical plant repair issues
• Maintains porter schedule to maximize cleaning effectiveness of plant and machinery
• Adheres to safety programs

Required Skills:

• MUST have experience with 480 volts - high voltage
• Minimum 5 years' experience repairing industrial processing equipment in an industrial environment or in the military
• Minimum 2 years' supervisory experience
• Knowledge of industrial equipment fundamentals including electrical wiring, electrical components, pneumonic systems, steam systems, water systems, hydraulics and building maintenance
• Ability to use basic hand tools properly and safely
• Experience responding in a time-sensitive environment with urgency
• Ability to obtain and maintain proper licensing needed to legally operate specific plant machines (boiler license, etc.)

Position reports to the Maintenance Manager. Unitex offers a competitive compensation package including health/dental/vision, insurance, 401K with employer matching, paid vacation, personal days, sick days, etc. This is a very special opportunity for the right person to take charge and make a real difference in a solid, fast growing company.