Mechanic Apprentice / Dryer Scraper

Unitex • Newburgh, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Unitex is currently seeking a skilled Mechanic Apprentice to join our team in Newburgh, NY. This position is great for someone with mechanical abilities and has tremendous growth potential. The salary range for this position is $18.00/hour to $18.00/hour. Actual compensation decisions are based on factors such as experience, seniority, location, and other permissible job-related factors. Schedule: Monday-Saturday 1:30PM -10:00PM, days off being Sunday and Monday. To be discussed during screening prior to interview, based on seniority per Union Contract. Comprehensive benefits provided. This is a full-time position - 5 days per week with potential for overtime. Work uniforms are provided to you at no cost. Benefits include paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays. We offer a competitive hourly rate and a stable 100+ year old company with growth opportunities. Training on industrial laundry equipment is provided by on-site management. We also offer a Maintenance Technician training platform with an extensive online library of technical courses and full simulation for troubleshooting training across the company at no cost to you. Training accomplishments may provide opportunities to increase your mechanic classification scale and hourly pay rates. Unitex excels at mentoring our entry-level mechanics.

Requirements

• Strong desire to learn industrial laundry maintenance and grow within the company.
• Punctual and reliable a must
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in a relevant field is preferred.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and practices in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with team members and other departments.
• A computerized assessment is utilized as part of the recruiting process.

Responsibilities

• Repairs carts, maintains slings, takes on small projects, and performs routine maintenance and repairs on industrial laundry equipment, including washers, dryers, and press machines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits provided
• Work uniforms are provided to you at no cost
• Paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays
• 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 to you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED