Assistant Maintenance Manager - 2nd Shift
About the role
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. 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
- 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
Requirements
- 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, pneumatic 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.)
- Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and steam systems a plus
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick days)
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Other company-sponsored benefits
Pay
$95,000 to $100,000
Schedule
Tuesday - Saturday, 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM