Maintenance Specialist

Company Overview

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including food service, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex’s manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates, including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment:
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.

Maintenance Specialist | Covington, GA | Hiring Immediately

• Competitive starting pay range of $33.80-$36.37 (per hour)
  * Paid weekly*
• Shift differential $2.00

• 7pm-7am

• (928-NOVOLEX)

• Able to work safely and identify safety issues and implement repairs.
• Diagnoses mechanical and electrical issues associated with all equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to use a multi-meter.
• Responsible for installation, set up, maintenance and repair of all equipment related to plant operation, services and facilities.
• Must have a minimum of 5 year’s experience in a manufacturing environment; proven electrical, mechanical, welding, tool and die, and lift truck experience.
• Must be knowledgeable in pneumatics, blue prints/schematic readings, PLC's, VFD’s, HMI’s, and fabrication.
• Maintain housekeeping and implement 5S in areas of assigned responsibility to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills, decision making ability and mathematical knowledge.
• Must be able to utilize Maintenance Connection CMMS for Work Orders, Parts Check Out, and data collection purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Computer literacy in Desktop Applications and Maintenance Connection CMMS.
• Competent in working with computerized machine controls and interfaces.
• Highly organized, problem solver, able to handle multiple tasks, self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with people at all levels within the organization.
• Able to act and show best work practice, understand work design, and respond to issues without specific instructions.
• Must be a Team player.
• Basic hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and/or general maintenance experience required.
• Thermoforming, Injection molding, and/or plastics industry experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, technical school credentials preferred.

• Able to safely work in a moderately conditioned, industrial process manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to frequently climb 10-40 steps and occasionally climb 5-10 ladder rungs.
• Able to work in differing temperatures.

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 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…