Maintenance Specialist

Maintenance Specialist St. Charles, IL Available Shift 3rd: 11:00pm - 7:00am, Mon-Fri Compensation Includes Pay Range $31.52 - $40.37/hour - based on experience Plus $1.50 shift premium Overview The Maintenance Specialist position is responsible for consistently troubleshooting, identifying, and correcting machine related problems through proper adjustments to various parts of the machine. Provide innovative solutions for facility problems. Responsibilities Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems associated with all manufacturing equipment. Directly responsible for installation and repair of all equipment concerned with plant operations, services, buildings including storage and inventory of spare parts Understands schematics, prints, and drawings for the installation and repair of equipment and facility Examine equipment to diagnose trouble Disassembles, repairs, and tests facility machinery Demonstrates ability to start up plant (generator, air compressor, cooling tower, and chiller), normal plant shutdown, and emergency plant shut down Replaces faulty switches, sockets and other elements of electrical systems Rigging and lifting Intermediate machine shop skills Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out Perform carpentry, plumbing, painting and other facility related work as necessary depending on assigned projects Assists electricians as needed Communicates problems encountered through the shift with Plant Engineer/Shift Supervisor Maintains a clean and orderly work area All maintenance mechanics are expected to be available to work in all areas of forming production Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications 5 years related experience High degree of mechanical ability and aptitude with proven ability to troubleshoot and perform repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment Basic computer skills Demonstrated problem solving skills Physical Requirements/ Environmental Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk Uses hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and controls The employee frequently is required to talk and hear to communicate with crew members Required to climb, stoop, bend and reach with hands and arms The employee is occasionally required to push or pull with hands or arms, kneel or crouch The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to distinguish shades and colors Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision Positive work attitude and willingness to cooperate Ability to work in a team environment The noise level in the work environment is consistently above 85 decibels Able to work with dust from paper converting process The employee constantly works near moving mechanical parts and lift trucks The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or vapors or hazardous products such as degreasers and silicone sprays Ambient temp and humidity may be elevated during the summer months #INDQSR Company 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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Formerly Pactiv Evergreen #J-18808-Ljbffr