Electrician Associate I

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging supporting industries such as foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. With expertise spanning resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more, Novolex provides customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions across 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: products, operations, and people. These pillars drive company-wide sustainability initiatives and ambitious goals.

Responsibilities

• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out.
• Reads blueprints and wiring diagrams for the installation and repair of equipment and the facility.
• Examines mechanical equipment to diagnose trouble.
• Disassembles, repairs, or replaces parts, and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, including motors, pumps, conveyors, belts, and fans.
• Cleans, lubricates, and adjusts functional parts of mechanical devices as necessary.
• Performs major electrical repairs, including 3-phase, 480V, and troubleshoots PLCs.
• Handles new installations of equipment, replaces and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances.
• Uses precision measuring tools/devices, hand tools, and testing instruments.
• Inspects and tests 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 megger.
• Replaces faulty switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systems.
• Removes or replaces electrical transformers and lighting fixtures.
• Completes circuits according to specifications and ensures electrical work conforms to OEM requirements and safety codes.
• Inspects completed repairs and requisitions new parts and equipment.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area throughout the shift.
• Communicates problems encountered throughout the shift to the production supervisor, maintenance lead, acting supervisor, or maintenance supervisor.
• Installs lighting fixtures and replaces bulbs and ballast.
• Operates any equipment needed to perform the job.
• Performs other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned by supervision.
• Must be capable of covering both mechanical and electrical equipment without support on off shifts.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Industrial Electrician Experience.
• Computer literacy in Desktop Applications and Maintenance Connection CMMS.
• Skilled in using precision measurement devices.
• Highly organized, problem solver, able to handle multiple tasks, self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate effectively 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.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; technical school credentials preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledgeable in pneumatics, blueprints/schematic readings (mechanical/electrical), welding, using shop equipment, and fabrication.

Pay

$32.80-$36.90/hr. (Paid weekly)

Schedule

07:00 PM-07:00 AM, 2-2-3 schedule

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Variety of well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health.
• Community engagement through the Focused Giving Program, supporting sustainability initiatives or addressing food and hunger needs.
• Facility-level support for local community activities.
• Training and development opportunities, including skills development, advanced education programs, and company/industry training curricula.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program for formal education.
• Learning Management System to support and enhance employee skills at all levels.