Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice, and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health, and industrial markets.

• $2,100 Sign-on Bonus Program
• Shift Differential on nights
• Referral Bonus Program
• Benefits in 30 days

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

• Follow all PPE and GMP's policies, wearing steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets/beard nets, etc. as required.
• Ensure that all quality standards are maintained when performing job duties.
• Review electrical malfunctions as they occur in order to determine the cause and solution.
• Monitor radio and respond to calls as needed.
• Review electrical malfunctions as they occur in order to determine the root cause and solution.
• Control wiring knowledge (24vdc and 120vac)
• Strong understanding of VFD's
• Ability to read ladder logic and troubleshoot PLC's
• Knowledge of wiring step-up and step-down transformers
• Handle all electrical wiring, repair, modifications, and upgrades as needed in the plant.
• Monitor plant equipment and facilities in order to discover and prevent potential problems.
• Handle emergency repairs as quickly as possible in order to minimize downtime.
• Repair air valves as needed.
• Repair and monitor all broken machine parts.
• Repair and rebuild drive motors as needed.
• Remain familiar with all electrical equipment used in the plant.
• Keep accurate records on work completed.
• Meet/achieve production goals set forth by management.

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.
• Work overtime as required.
• Ability performs the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a maintenance mechanic/technician role in a manufacturing environment.
• Electrical training/experience with 480 3 phases/machine controls.
• Experience with VFD Drives and PLCs preferred.
• Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs, and procedures required.
• Experience operating forklift equipment.
• Ability to successfully multitask in a fast pace environment.
• The commitment to stay safe and to continue to learn and develop.
• Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management.

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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