Field Service Technician

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs. Our Sustainability Commitment 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. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives. Field Service Technician provides technical service and support for customers who own and operate Evergreen filling machines. The technician is trained and knowledgeable to install, inspect, troubleshoot and service this equipment. The technician also trains the customer’s personnel on proper operating and maintenance techniques to ensure good packing outputs. Responsibilities Conducts/controls service activities as assigned to ensure timely customer support and safety are achieved while meeting the budgeted goals and objectives for productivity and utilization. Communicates well with central scheduling, management, other departments and customers. Functions as the equipment service technician within the departmental advising EPE service management and/or engineering of any problems or situations with models of current or modified design. Provides learning experience for both customer and EPE plant personnel on machine operation. Learns and grows skill sets and competencies to achieve both business and personal development objectives. Meets corporate business and team objectives for antitrust compliance, business information protection, EEO, safety, quality ethical behavior and learning. Performs the job safely within an environment which the technician does not control. Maintains high performance of the paper packing equipment to defend against the competition. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Strong mechanical skills and knowledge. Ability to read electrical schematics, use meter & troubleshoot electrical circuits. Good working knowledge of pneumatics (valves, air cylinders, etc.) Must be a good communicator (including written and verbal English) Self-driven to work alone and also in teams, when needed. Travel to customer site within assigned territory/region – 70% travel. Valid driver’s license. Working knowledge MS Office Suite skills (word, excel, outlook and power point) Desired Requirements Working knowledge to verify inputs & outputs of a PLC and other analog components from HMI (Note: not required to program PLC or trouble shoot PLC programs) Experience in operating / maintaining packaging equipment or equivalent in dairy / juice industry. Possess a passport for possible international travel or the ability to obtain one within the first year of hire. This position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus, 401(k) plan with no waiting period and dollar for dollar match up to 6% and immediate vesting, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, paid parental leave, up to nine paid Holidays and two floating Holidays, wellness program, tuition reimbursement and family care benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr