Mechanic Apprentice / Dryer Scraper

UnitexUnitexNewburgh, New York, United States
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Posted

9/1/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$18 - $18/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The mechanic apprentice will perform routine maintenance and repairs on industrial laundry equipment such as washers, dryers, and press machines. They will also assist with small projects, maintain slings, and repair carts.

Requirements overview

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, with technical or vocational training preferred. A strong desire to learn industrial maintenance, reliability, and familiarity with industrial safety protocols are required.

Key skills

Mechanical maintenanceTroubleshootingIndustrial laundry equipment repairSafety protocolsPunctualityReliabilityCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTechnical aptitude

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Education requirements

high school

About Unitex

Industry

Textile Manufacturing

Employees

631

Type

Privately Held

Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Unitex is the leading provider of medical textile linen and apparel to hospitals, healthcare facilities and nursing homes. Only Unitex does it all. For over 100 years, our family-run business has been leading the way in the healthcare uniform and linen rental industry. Today, we’re the largest family-owned healthcare service provider in the country. Because our family is involved in every inch of the business, our unflagging attention to detail results in a clear advantage for you and your business. Now in our 4th generation, we continue to provide our clients the kind of quality, cleanliness and service that has become the unrivaled standard. We don’t make idle promises; we don’t cut corners; we always strive to exceed expectations. That is, simply, the way this family business has always been run. And because we closely watch and refine and improve every inch of our business every day, when it comes to laundry, linen and uniforms, Unitex gives you a competitive advantage.

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TradesManufacturingEngineering

Description

Mechanic Apprentice / Dryer Scraper   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.     Compensation: $18.00 /hour. 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.   Benefits: * Comprehensive benefits provided * Full-time position - 5 days per week * Potential for overtime * 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 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 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. 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.     Apply online, at careers@unitex.com or in person at: UNITEX 115 Dickson Street Newburgh, NY 12550   EOE   About Unitex:   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.    Unitex Recruitment video: https://youtu.be/5XgjhF0ubnw [https://youtu.be/5XgjhF0ubnw]  

Requirements

  • •Mechanical maintenance
  • •Troubleshooting
  • •Industrial laundry equipment repair
  • •Safety protocols
  • •Punctuality
  • •Reliability
  • •Communication skills
  • •Interpersonal skills
  • •Technical aptitude

Benefits

  • •Comprehensive benefits
  • •Paid time off
  • •Vacation
  • •Personal time
  • •Sick leave
  • •Holidays
  • •Work uniforms provided
  • •Training platform
  • •Mentoring

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