Operator Specialist

Job Description

This position is responsible for the repair of all equipment related to plant operations, services, and facilities back to OEM specifications. Incumbent works closely with the Plant Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Engineering Manager, and other maintenance team members to provide preventative maintenance to meet production goals, ensure a safe work environment, and meet customer specifications.

• Detects and diagnoses mechanical failures, including pneumatic and hydraulic malfunctions of equipment, repairs and replaces as necessary.
• Utilizes precision measuring tools/devices, hand tools and testing instruments to ensure equipment installation and alignment are within OEM specifications.
• The ability to read and understand mechanical prints and technical diagrams for the installation and repair of equipment.
• Completes oil and lube cycles on all equipment at the manufacturers recommended intervals.
• Maintains housekeeping in areas of assigned responsibility to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Completes all documentation in Maintenance Connection including WR and PM documents.

Skills And Competencies

• Ability to perform strenuous work
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions from equipment manuals
• Ability to perform complicated maintenance repairs individually by contacting SME & without close supervision
• Ability to establish an effective working relationship with other employees
• A strong mechanical aptitude
• Previous electrical experience with troubleshooting capabilities
• Knowledge of electrical repairs and duties
• Experience in using all common hand and power tools
• Skills to service and provide general building maintenance
• Physical requirements and work environment

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalency
• No more than 4 attendance points
• No step 2 disciplinary action within the last year
• Previous experience with Thermoforming machines preferred

Company Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs
• Training and Development opportunities through MyLearning

Community Engagement

• Prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs
• Encourages facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work

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. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com .