Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic
Elizabeth, NJ
Compensation Includes Starting Pay Rate of $32.34/hour
Overview
Responsible for maintaining facility and industrial maintenance.
Maintaining, repairing and rebuilding various production machines and equipment.
Setting up and using tools and equipment before production use to ensure optimal safety.

• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on all production machinery and facility related equipment.
• Performs troubleshooting and evaluation of damaged machinery and equipment to determine appropriate repair method in the safest means possible.
• Populates and closes out work orders with pertinent information related to the repair including materials used, root cause analysis, & total downtime.
• Provides safe general facility maintenance and repair.
• Provides safe modifications and upgrades/rebuilds to production equipment.
• Actively participates in assigned safety related initiatives.
• Shop work - rebuilding pneumatic components and mechanical assemblies.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with all hand and power tools.
• Effective communicator.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills with MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Email
• Strong Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, & Pneumatic skills.
• Experience with 3 phase and high voltage electrical systems.
• Experience working with AC and DC drives.
• Experience with chillers, air compressors, HVAC systems, and boilers.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Action Oriented
• Decision Quality
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Integrity and Trust
• Peer Relationships

Physical Requirements

• Lifting; a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Carrying; a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Pulling; 2 hours
• Pushing; 3 hours
• Walking; 8 hours
• Standing; 8 hours
• Kneeling; 4 hours
• Bending; 6 hours
• Squatting; 6 hours
• Climbing; 6 hours
• Visual ability
• Hearing ability
• Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, push/pull levers & buttons, and operate various tools

Sustainability Commitment

Reduces the impact of plastic and paper on the environment through recycling and increased recycled content.
Sets a high standard of industry leadership and corporate citizenship.
Creates meaningful benefits for the environment and the community.
Facilitates environmental action by retailers and the community.

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance.
• A variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.
• Community Engagement - Support for organizations promoting sustainability initiatives or addressing food and hunger needs.
• Training and Development - Opportunities for advancement through skills development, formal education, and company training programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.