Maintenance Manager - Industrial

Maintenance Manager - Industrial

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.

Salary is $110-125k plus comprehensive benefits.

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

This highly visible position requires you to take charge and supervise all aspects of the industrial maintenance department, including personnel, purchasing, machinery repair, preventive maintenance systems, etc. Position reports to the General Manager.

Unitex offers a competitive compensation package including health insurance, 401K with employer matching, paid vacation, sick days, etc. Excellent pay!