Maintenance PdM Technician

Interested in a career that matters?

At Novonesis, reliability and asset performance are critical to delivering safe, high quality products. As part of the Reliability and Maintenance organization, the Predictive Maintenance (PDM) team plays a key role in improving equipment reliability, reducing unplanned downtime, and lowering reactive maintenance costs.

In this role, you will contribute directly to a proactive maintenance culture by using advanced monitoring technologies and working closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams.

As a PDM Technician, you will support and strengthen the site's predictive and preventative maintenance programs. The role is operational and analytical, focused on collecting, analyzing, and acting on equipment condition data to improve reliability and maintenance effectiveness.

• Collecting predictive maintenance data using vibration, ultrasound, oil analysis, and thermography tools

• Analyzing data and generating notifications for repair of critical machinery

• Maintaining lubrication programs through proper oil storage, transfer, filtration, and greasing techniques

• Supporting documentation and reporting of PDM program achievements

• Collaborating with operations and maintenance to schedule and maintain equipment

• Ensuring PDM activities align with Reliability and Maintenance department priorities

• Actively identifying opportunities to expand and improve the PDM program

• Performing work in compliance with GMP, safety, environmental, and quality requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate's degree preferred)

• Previous experience with CMMS systems

• Previous experience with PDM software and data analysis

• Working knowledge of rotating machinery, bearings, motors, and laser alignment

• Basic equipment troubleshooting skills

• Working knowledge of detailed and assembly drawings

• Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills

• Good communication skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a well organized, self motivated manner

• Physical ability to move around the plant, including climbing ladders and stairs

• A hands on role with direct impact on site reliability and maintenance performance

• Opportunities for technical development, certification, and advanced training

• Collaboration across maintenance, operations, engineering, and reliability teams

• A working environment that values ownership, creativity, openness, and continuous improvement

Location:

Blair, NE
Working conditions include:

• Routine movement throughout the plant

• Physical activity such as climbing ladders and stairs

• Use of specialized diagnostic and monitoring equipment

Expected salary range: $32-$36/hr

Benefits you will enjoy:

• 401(k):
  Up to 9% company contribution

• Paid time off: 3 weeks' vacation, 12 paid holidays, 2 weeks of wellness time

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

• Healthcare Savings Account with generous employer contribution

• Parental leave

• Continuing education provided

• All benefits begin on your first day

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.