Maintenance Specialist I

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging supporting multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, and aluminum. We provide customers with a broad array of stock and customized solutions across 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs.

About Us

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, forming the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability and helping us achieve ambitious goals through wide-ranging initiatives.

About the Role

The Maintenance Specialist I is responsible for the repair, troubleshooting, and servicing of all equipment, including thermoforming machines and related auxiliary equipment. This role covers electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform all preventative maintenance on machinery and auxiliary equipment as required.
• Rebuild machine parts as necessary and install them as needed.
• Perform prep work, set up, and installation of new equipment.
• Ensure all equipment and machinery operates properly during the shift.
• Read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic blueprints and sketches.
• Use tools such as rulers, micrometers, calipers, and assorted hand tools.
• Read and comprehend repair manuals for machinery.
• Perform designs, fabrications, welding, and torch work as needed.
• Apply basic lathe and milling machine experience.
• Adhere to proper lock-out/tag-out procedures while performing work on machines or equipment.
• Ensure all areas around equipment are safe and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Apply overall mechanical knowledge in all facets of manufacturing operations to ensure efficient and smooth operations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance, preferably in manufacturing.
• Ability to read blueprints with comprehension and perform math functions.
• Knowledgeable in electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and blueprint reading (mechanical/electrical).
• Understanding of welding and fabrication.
• Previous electrical experience with troubleshooting capabilities.
• Knowledge of basic controls, VFDs, PLC, and PC.
• Experience in electrical repairs and duties.
• Experience using common hand and power tools.
• Skills to service and provide general building maintenance.

Pay

Starting pay rate of $28.30 - $30.91/hour, depending on experience, paid weekly.

Schedule

3rd shift: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM, Monday - Friday, with some Saturdays as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health.
• Community engagement through the Focused Giving Program, supporting sustainability initiatives and food/hunger needs.
• Training and development opportunities, including skills development, advanced education programs, and tuition reimbursement (Non-Union).
• Learning Management System to support and enhance employee skills.