Maintenance Specialist

Job Description

Compensation: $33.88 to $38.24 an hour - paid weekly

Shift Availability: 12-hour shifts, 2-2-3 schedule

The position is responsible for all machine maintenance as needed, including preventative maintenance, repair of production equipment, utilities, and facilities. The role includes mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair. A strong manufacturing background with mechanical aptitude and process troubleshooting skills is required; electrical skills are desired.

• Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance work on automation equipment.
• Perform maintenance, set-up, and preventive maintenance on automation/production equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment-related processing issues.
• Utilize a computer-based inventory system for generating reports and locating spare parts.
• Perform maintenance connection day‑by‑day duties.
• Assist maintenance/production staff as needed.
• May assist in the training of other employees.
• Perform quality work within reasonable time standards set by management in verbal or written instructions.
• Utilize mandatory safety equipment; execute duties safely and efficiently while adhering to all safety rules and regulations.
• Be flexible with the schedule as needed.
• Ensure areas of responsibility are safe, clean, and tidy.
• Follow all company-established rules and policies.

• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience with VFDs, servo motors, and PLCs.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Teamwork, judgment, motivation, planning, organization, professionalism, quality focus, safety orientation, adaptability, attendance, punctuality, dependability, and initiative.
• HS diploma or equivalent; an associate's degree is preferred.
• Own tools and ability to use them safely and effectively.

• 3+ years of technician experience in industrial maintenance; preferred experience in the plastics industry.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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