Maintenance Technician

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Perform installations and debug new equipment
• Maintain, overhaul & repair various types of equipment, systems, components, etc.
• Preventative Maintenance on all industrial machinery
• Troubleshoot and modify any/all industrial machinery
• Able to provide concise reports using CMMS programs, and related forms
• Assist with equipment retrofits/upgrades

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required
• A minimum of 5-7 years experience in an industrial environment required
• Understand and read electrical schematics, machinery drawings, and pneumatic or hydraulic schematics
• Knowledge of mechanical drive components and systems
• To include gearboxes, belts, bearings, pulleys, sheaves, bushings, and other common mechanical components
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic components and systems
• To include valves, cylinders, flow controls, accumulators, and other common air or fluid components
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic components and systems
• To include sensors, switches, AC/DC/Servo motors, PLC systems, PLC programs, AC 480Volt, AC120Volt, DC voltage, Servo drives, AC drives, and VFD drives
• Understand and skilled in the use of mechanical hand tools
• Understand and skilled in the use of common electrical instruments
• To include multi-meters, amp probes, thermocouple testers, temperature or pressure control testing equipment, and other various instruments required to isolate electrical malfunctions
• Understand water systems for both chill and cooling tower water systems
• To include piping, valves, and assorted fittings
• Understand heating systems used in ovens, and extruders
• Understand vacuum systems used in resin material flow from source to end use
• Understand Low Pressure air systems, compressors, piping, valves, flow controls, filters, and oil separators
• Ability to utilize a fork truck for maintenance assists requirements
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, tools, practices and procedures
• Ability to work well in a team environment & motivate others within the team
• Normal Dexterity & Weight Requirements (requires extensive walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing and lifting up to 60 pounds)
• Must identify and report hazards
• Must eliminate any hazard within own ability
• Provide roll around cabinet with common use tools to perform duties of position

Company Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits
• Well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations promoting sustainability initiatives or addressing food and hunger needs
• Training and Development opportunities
• MyLearning platform for skills development and formal education support
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
• Learning Management System enhancing employee skills at all levels

Community Engagement

• Prioritizes support for organizations promoting sustainability initiatives or addressing food and hunger needs
• Encourages facility level support of activities in the communities where employees live and work

Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations, and our people. Each pillar forms the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through wide-ranging initiatives.