Class C Manufacturing Mechanic/Technician
About The Position
Unitex is seeking a skilled Class C Manufacturing Mechanic/Technician, also known as a Dryer Technician, to join their team in Newburgh, NY. This role requires one year of mechanical work experience and offers significant growth potential within the company. Unitex is a stable, family-run business with over 100 years of experience in the medical uniform and linen rental industry, and is the largest family-owned healthcare service provider in the country with 1900 employees. They provide essential services to the healthcare industry, ensuring a safe and stable workplace. The company is committed to training, developing, and promoting employees, and values a strong work ethic, self-motivation, reliability, and flexibility.
Requirements
- Strong desire to learn industrial laundry maintenance and grow within the company.
- Punctual and reliable; shift starts as early as 5:30 AM.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Class C Manufacturing Mechanic/Technician or similar role in an industrial setting.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including troubleshooting and repair techniques.
- Familiarity with safety protocols and practices in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain accurate maintenance records.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with team members and other departments.
Nice To Haves
- Technical or vocational training in a relevant field is preferred.
- Incentive pay for acquiring special licenses (Black Seal / Boiler).
Responsibilities
- Maintaining and fixing industrial dryers.
- Repairing carts, maintaining slings, taking on small projects.
- Performing routine maintenance and repairs on industrial laundry equipment, including washers, dryers, and press machines.
- Conducting preventive maintenance inspections to identify potential problems and ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Collaborating with other team members to plan and execute equipment upgrades, installations, and modifications as needed.
Benefits
- Full-time position - 5 days per week
- Potential for overtime
- Union position with benefits
- Work uniforms are provided to you at no cost
- Paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays
- Competitive hourly rate
- Stable 100+ year old company with growth opportunities
- Training on industrial laundry equipment provide by on-site management
- Maintenance Technician training platform with an extensive online library of technical courses and full simulation for troubleshooting training across the company at no cost
- Mentoring for entry-level mechanics
- Incentive pay for acquiring special licenses (Black Seal / Boiler)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
