Maintenance Mechanic

Company Overview – Why Choose Us?

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 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 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.

• Starting Pay Rate of $29.84/hour depending on experience

• 3rd shift

We are currently seeking a hands‑on Maintenance Mechanic responsible for doing preventive maintenance to join our team. Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for proactively maintaining operation of machinery and mechanical equipment through preventive / predictive maintenance.

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical/electrical equipment by completing required repairs on production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions
• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment and machinery and clean equipment and remove debris to improve efficiency
• Complete routine preventative maintenance tasks to keep equipment in standard operating condition
• Process necessary documentation regarding procedures performed
• Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance
• Have the ability to determine the effectiveness of preventive maintenance routines and recommend improvements and changes
• Demonstrated ability to perform mechanical and hydraulic repairs used in mechanical maintenance work assignments
• Locate sources of problems by observing electrical/mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts
• Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments
• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Assists with planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions
• Ensures all maintenance and repair activities follow OSHA, Federal, Local and plant safety standards
• Investigates equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 2-5 years’ Experience in Equipment Maintenance / Preventative Maintenance Procedures
• Technical understanding, zeal and ability to deal with uncertainty
• Basic understanding of Safety procedures
• Experience with Power Tools
• Critical decision-making ability
• Flexibility and adaptability and ability to focus and pay attention to detail
• Experience in Industrial Manufacturing a plus

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.

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