Maintenance Specialist

Job Description

Able to work safely and identify safety issues and implement repairs. Diagnoses mechanical and electrical issues associated with all equipment in a manufacturing environment. Able to use a multi-meter. Responsible for installation, set up, maintenance and repair of all equipment related to plant operation, services and facilities.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; proven electrical, mechanical, welding, tool and die, and lift truck experience.
• Knowledgeable in pneumatics, blue prints/schematic readings, PLC's, VFD’s, HMI’s, and fabrication.
• Maintain housekeeping and implement 5S in areas of assigned responsibility to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, decision making ability and mathematical knowledge.
• Utilize Maintenance Connection CMMS for Work Orders, Parts Check Out, and data collection purposes.
• Computer literacy in Desktop Applications and Maintenance Connection CMMS. Competent in working with computerized machine controls and interfaces.
• Highly organized, problem solver, able to handle multiple tasks, self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate 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.
• Team player.

Qualifications

• Basic hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and/or general maintenance experience required.
• Thermoforming, Injection molding, and/or plastics industry experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, technical school credentials preferred.

Physical Requirements/ Environmental/ Working Conditions

• Able to safely work in a moderately conditioned, industrial process manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to frequently climb 10-40 steps and occasionally climb 5-10 ladder rungs.
• Able to work in differing temperatures.

Company Benefits

Benefits 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.

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, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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.