Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Downingtown

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.

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.

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic

Downingtown, PA

Compensation Includes

* Starting pay rate $28.93/hour

Available Shift

* 3rd Shift

* 11:00 pm - 7:00 am

Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic A diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems associated with all equipment in a manufacturing environment. Directly responsible for installation, maintenance & repair of all equipment concerned with plant operation, services & buildings including storage & inventory of spare parts. Use basic hand and specialty tools for repair equipment in accordance with established safety procedures.

Responsibilities

* Read blueprints & wiring diagrams for the installation & repair of equipment and the facility

* Examines mechanical equipment to diagnose trouble. Disassembles, repairs/replaces parts and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pumps, conveyors, belts, fans, etc.

* Develops simple types of experimental & operating equipment

* Cleans, lubricates & adjusts functional parts of mechanical devices as necessary

* Major electrical repairs including 3-phase, 440 & PLC, new installations of equipment, replaces and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances

* Uses precision measuring tools/devices, hand tools and testing instruments

* Inspects and test electrical equipment, lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits

* Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment using testing instruments such as ammeter, ohmmeter, voltmeter, testing lamp, or growler

* Replaces faulty switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systems

* Dismantles electrical transformers & lighting fixtures into position. Completes circuits according to specifications

* Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out

* Ensures electrical work conforms with requirements of local building and safety codes

* Requisition s new parts and equipment

* Maintains a clean and orderly work area throughout the shift

* Communicates problems encountered throughout the shift to the Plant Engineer

* Installs lighting fixtures and replaces bulbs and ballast

* Performs carpenter, plumbing, and painter related work

* Operates any equipment needed to perform job

* Performs other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned by supervision

* Repair parts that require minor machine work & welding. Uses gas & electric welding equipment

* Has operating knowledge of all production & service equipment

Qualifications

* High School Degree or GED equivalent

* 2 years of previous related experience

* Basic mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide multi-digit numbers, including fractions. Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight, measurement, and volume

* High degree of knowledge of equipment and aptitude for understanding mechanical systems through formal training and/or education

* Be able to perform repairs (including electrical). Uses and/or makes special attachments when necessary

* Certified to operate a forklift

* Trained in lockout/tagout procedures

* Must be able to read, write & understand basic English

* Able to communicate effectively, get along with coworkers & management and deal effectively & professionally under pressure

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