Maintenance Associate

About the Company

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, 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.

Location: Franklin Park, IL | Hiring immediately

Pay

Starting pay rate from $27.32–$34.66 per hour. Eligible for annual and skill-based wage increases.

Schedule

Shifts: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM on a 2‑2‑3 schedule with every other weekend off.

About the role

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 trouble‑shooting and repair. This position requires a strong manufacturing background with demonstrated mechanical aptitude and process troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures, including lock‑out/tag‑out.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Communicate problems encountered throughout the shift and report carry‑over items at tier 1 meeting.
• Operate any equipment needed to perform the job, including fork truck, man‑lifts, and elevated work.
• Perform other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Technical Engineering team.
• Apply thorough knowledge of mechanical devices and apparatus with advanced skills in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Examine mechanical equipment to diagnose problems.
• Disassemble, repair/replace and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment including such devices as motors, conveyors, pumps, belts, chains, etc.
• Clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment when needed.
• Read mechanical prints and technical data during the installation, maintenance and repair of equipment; ability to read and interpret P&ID drawings is a plus.
• Repair parts that require minor machine work or welding when needed.
• Use precision measuring tools/devices, hand tools, and testing instruments.
• Inspect all completed work and notify personnel when job is complete.
• Assist with all major and minor electrical repairs including 480V 3‑phase motor repairs/installation, motor starter circuit repairs, VFD drives, photo‑optic sensing devices, proximity switches, E‑Stop circuitry, and ground fault detection in accordance with Novolex’s Electrical Safety Program.

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well‑being, 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 through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula,