Assistant Maintenance Manager

Unitex is experiencing unprecedented growth with the opening of our newest, state-of-the-art plant in Lawrence, MA! Due to this expansion, we are seeking an Assistant Maintenance Manger who will train alongside our Plant Manager and assist in the preparation of our grand opening in the fall of 2020!

Responsibilities include:

Provides support to the Maintenance Manager involving all maintenance duties within the plant

Maintains a preventative maintenance program for plant equipment utilizing manuals as well as PC based tools.

Oversees 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

Interfaces with boiler chemical suppliers to ensure proper maintenance of boiler

Maintains janitor schedules 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

Supervises 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 (boiler license, etc.)

Understands basic energy utilization principles

This position will work one weekend day per week as part of a 5-day work week.

Visit us at www.unitex.com/careers to see us in action and to apply. And please view our recruiting video for a look inside what we do every day.

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