Maintenance Specialist

Company Overview

Why Choose Us

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 39000 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.

Job Description

Do you have experience in thermal processing equipment pneumatic and electrical systems and a strong understanding of material handling systems etc. If so we are looking for you!!!!

Maintenance Specialist - HIRING IMMEDIATELY - Bridgeview IL

Compensation: Hourly pay rate $35.23 to $47.73 (Based on Experience) - paid weekly

Shift Available: Days (M-F 7am - 3:30pm)

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures including lock-out/tag-out. - Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Communicate problems encountered throughout the shift and report carry-over items at tier 1 meeting
• Dismantles machinery to gain access to and remove/repair defective parts.
• Follow OSHA and Novolex safety rules and requirements all time with special attention to lock out- tag out procedure.
• Efficiently tracks daily work and time spent on each job and correctly summarizes the time spent on each work category at days end utilizing the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Works with Parts Inventory Clerk to initiate purchase orders for parts and equipment and for replenishing inventory when needed.
• Evaluates and recommends improvements in methods procedures and processes.
• Performs PMs as assigned Performs all work utilizing Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Operates any equipment needed to perform job including fork truck man-lifts and elevated work.
• Performs other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Technical Engineering team.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical devices and apparatus with advanced skills in repairing mechanical equipment.
• Examine mechanical equipment to diagnose problems. Disassemble repair/replace and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment including such devises as motors conveyors pumps belts chains etc
• Read mechanical prints and technical data during the installation and repair of addition the ability read and interpret PI&D drawings are a plus
• Repair parts that require minor machine work or welding when needed
• Use precision measuring tools/devices hand tools and testing instruments
• Inspect all completed work and notify personal when job is complete
• Lead and oversee the implementation of the companys preventative maintenance program. Ensure that all equipment and systems are maintained on a regular schedule documenting repairs parts replacements and overall equipment performance

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

To succeed in this role an individual must be able to perform all essential duties effectively. The required knowledge skills and abilities are outlined below. Reasonable accommodations can be provided to support individuals with disabilities in performing these essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate for position will have a high school diploma or GED with a preference for an Associates Degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related addition candidates should have at least 5-10 years of hands-on experience in industrial maintenance or a similar role with advanced knowledge in troubleshooting diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical electrical and automated systems. Supervisory experience and a proven ability to lead and mentor junior technicians is highly preferred. Experience in managing and implementing preventative maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and reduce downtime is also essential. Relevant certifications such as Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM) or Certified Maintenance Technician (CMRT) are a plus.

MECHANICAL SKILLS:

High degree of knowledge of equipment and aptitude for understanding mechanical systems through formal training and/or education. Be able to perform repairs. Uses and/or make special attachments when necessary. Certifies to operate forklift. Trained in lock out/tag out procedures.

REASONING ABILITIY:

The job requires making decisions based on established guidelines related to identifying and addressing defective work and operational issues. The candidate will plan repair procedures to ensure efficient job completion. They must be able to apply common sense to follow both detailed and simple written or verbal instructions and handle problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations. The role also demands a high level of creativity and resourcefulness in solving various maintenance challenges.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands outlined below are typical of what an employee must be able to perform in order to successfully carry out the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to assist individuals with disabilities in performing these essential functions.

• Minimal 8.0 hour shifts/ or 12 hour rotating shift schedule.
• Required to stand & walk continually.
• Frequent lifting up to 10 pounds occasionally will lift & carry up to 40 pounds and occasional assisted lifting & carrying up to 100 pounds.
• Frequent pushing/pulling up to 40 pounds.
• Frequent bending stooping kneeling & reaching.
• Frequent repetitive finger movement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Constant noise levels above 85db.
• Constant dry/dusty environment.
• Constant work around machinery & forklifts.
• Steel toed footwear safety glasses & hearing protection is required.
• May experience temperature extremes based on outside temperature.

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Company Benefits

What Youll Get From Us

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. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

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.

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 Companys application process should contact .

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