Assistant Maintenance Manager - 2nd Shift

Socket.dev; New Jersey; On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Unitex in New Brunswick, NJ is seeking a full-time Assistant Maintenance Manager for the 2nd shift to supervise industrial mechanics and porters in our laundry plant. This hands-on role requires practical knowledge of preventive maintenance and electrical systems.

The successful candidate will manage 3–6 mechanics and 5 porters, coordinate diagnostic troubleshooting, and ensure safe, reliable operation of plant equipment. A boiler license and experience with 480V systems are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience repairing industrial processing equipment in an industrial environment or in the military.
• Experience supervising a team of technicians or porters is required.
• Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, steam, water and hydraulic systems is essential.
• Ability to use basic hand tools safely and effectively.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain licensing for plant equipment (e.g., boiler license).

Responsibilities

• Oversees 3-6 mechanics and 5 porters.
• Maintains preventive maintenance programs.
• Aids the team in diagnostic troubleshooting.
• Monitors quality of repairs and adherence to safety programs.
• Oversees building and plant maintenance issues.
• Manages porter schedule to maximize cleaning and equipment readiness.

Skills

High voltage 480V

Supervisory experience

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical wiring fundamentals

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

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.

Visit us at www.unitex.com/careersto see us in action

Unitex 10B Van Dyke Ave New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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About Unitex: For more than 100 years, our family-run business has been leading the way in the medical uniform and linen rental industry. Today, with 1900 employees and growing, we are the largest family-owned healthcare service provider in the country.

Every single day, Unitex is behind the scenes cleaning, preparing and delivering the linen that helps healthcare professionals provide the best care to their patients from fresh sheets to warm blankets, comfortable gowns and clean towels.

Unitex is an essential service to the healthcare industry which translates to a safe and stable workplace that makes it easy for people to apply their skills to become successful in every one of our roles. Due to our past, current and future expansions, we actively hire drivers, mechanics and production operators, clerical positions and various management and outside sales roles. All of Unitex's roles include competitive pay, medical benefits, PTO time and more. We are committed to training, developing and promoting our employees. Those with a solid work ethic, who are self-motivated, reliable and flexible succeed at Unitex.

When it comes to stable, long-term employment with diverse growth opportunities, Unitex has it all. Join Unitex and become part of a winning team.

Unitex Recruitment video: https://youtu.be/5XgjhF0ubnw