Industrial Maintenance Manager

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!

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