Maintenance Manager - Industrial

Unitex is GROWING and we are currently seeking a HANDS ON Maintenance Manager (industrial machinery) to manage the technicians and machinery in our NEW, state‑of‑the‑art industrial laundry facility.

Monday through Friday start time 5:30 am until all work is completed. Must be flexible to work additional hours or weekends when needed or for emergencies.

Salary is $110–125k plus comprehensive benefits. Unitex offers a competitive compensation package including health insurance, 401K with employer matching, paid vacation, sick days, etc. Excellent pay!

• 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 determine 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.).

• Knowledge of industrial equipment fundamentals including electrical wiring, electrical components, pneumatic 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.

This highly visible position requires you to take charge and supervise all aspects of the industrial maintenance department, including personnel, purchasing, machinery repair, preventive maintenance systems, etc. Position reports to the General Manager.

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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.

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UNITEX

155B Shepard Street

Lawrence, MA 01843

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