Hands-On Maintenance Lead — Industrial Plant

Unitex; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Personal days

Job summary

Unitex is seeking a full-time, hands-on Assistant Maintenance Manager to oversee a team of industrial mechanics and porters at the New Brunswick, NJ plant. The role is hands-on, not an office job, with a salary range of $95,000 to $100,000 and benefits including health/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial maintenance, supervisory experience, and knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, steam, water, and hydraulic systems.

Qualifications

• 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.)

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

Skills

High voltage 480V

Industrial repair experience

Supervisory experience

Electrical systems knowledge

Hand tools safety

Time‑sensitive response

Boiler license eligibility

Job description

Unitex is seeking a full-time, hands-on Assistant Maintenance Manager to oversee a team of industrial mechanics and porters at the New Brunswick, NJ plant. The role is hands-on, not an office job, with a salary range of $95,000 to $100,000 and benefits including health/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial maintenance, supervisory experience, and knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, steam, water, and hydraulic systems.