Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Novoplex 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. Novoplex 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.

The Novoplex 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 Technician | HIRING IMMEDIATELY | Mooresville, NC

Compensation:

• Starting pay rate from $30.60 or more depending upon experience; paid weekly
• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends & family
• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
• Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity*

Available Shift:

Days: M-F, 7:00am – 3:30pm

Night Shift: 2-2-3 Schedule, 7p-7a

The position is responsible for all machine maintenance, including preventative maintenance, tier 1 repair of production equipment, utilities, and facilities including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair. This position requires a strong manufacturing background with demonstrated mechanical aptitude and process troubleshooting skills.

Safety:

• Seek to understand and support a safety culture and workplace
• Remain aware of surroundings and obtain knowledge of all required PPE for the job
• Responsible for following all required safety procedures are for each task you do
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Report any safety concern, risk, hazard, near miss, or injury immediately to the appropriate supervision on shift

Quality:

• Follow all GMP requirements
• Support all customer audits
• Ensure quality of work is produced to Novoplex standards

Productivity:

• Must have basic electrical background. PLC, (Allen Bradley preferred), VFD, 120 to 480 Low Voltage experience.
• Performs basic troubleshooting and maintenance work on automation equipment.
• Performs maintenance, set-up and PM on automation/production equipment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment related processing issues.
• Utilizes computer-based inventory system for generating reports to locating spare parts.
• Perform Maintenance Connection day-by-day duties.
• Assists maintenance/production staff as needed.
• May assist in the training of other employees.
• Performs quality work within reasonable time standards set forth by management in verbal or written instructions.
• Utilizes mandatory safety equipment. Executes duties in a safe and efficient manner. Adheres to all Safety rules and regulations
• Be flexible with schedule as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring area(s) of responsibility are safe, clean and tidy.
• Follows all Company established rules and policies.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Required Skills:

• Analytical, problem solving, and strong technical skills including mechanical, electrical and PLC programming.
• Strong skills in customer service, interpersonal, oral communication, written communications, teamwork, judgment, motivation, planning, organizing, professionalism, quality, quantity, safety, adaptability, attendance, punctuality, dependability, initiative, innovation.
• HS Diploma or equivalent; preferred associates degree.
• 1+ years technician experience within Industrial industry. (Plastics preferred)
• Must have own tools and be able to use them safely and effectively.
• Rebuild formers; trim presses, gearboxes, fluid pumps and grinders.
• Perform material movement and facility utility piping.
• Troubleshoot and repair all thermoforming and support equipment.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly PM's on all thermoforming equipment.
• Perform light electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Work off the maintenance management system.
• Maintain 5S program.
• Light welding repairs.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Support plant product food safety management programs, initiatives, and objectives.

Educational and other Skills and Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic mechanical knowledge, one year maintenance experience needed.
• Welding experience, ability to use measuring devices,…