Maintenance Specialist; Utilities & Facilities

Position: Maintenance Specialist (Utilities & Facilities)
Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including food service, 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.

Job Description

Maintenance Specialist - Utilities/Facilities |Corsicana, TX | HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Comprehensive Compensation Package:

* Pay Rate: $31 - $42 per hour - depending on experience

Available

Shifts:

* Mon-Fri

* 7a-3:30p

Job Description:

The Electro-Mechanic is the front-line "reactive" individual trouble-shooter and systems analyzer. Candidate must have electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical knowledge that allows a comprehensive and thorough understanding of process and electrical controls. Strong manufacturing background with demonstrated mechanical aptitude and process troubleshooting skills required. Ability to work independently.

Job Requirements:

* Qualified candidates require either a 2-year Industrial Electrical Degree or 1-2 years' equivalent experience in an industrial environment.

* Able to operate forklift and high-lift equipment, welding experience desired.

* High degree of mechanical ability and aptitude with proven ability to troubleshoot and perform repairs on electro-mechanical equipment.

* Basic computer skills required.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills.

* Ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision.

* Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.

Electrical Duties:

* Tasked with performing or assisting with all major and minor electrical repairs, including 480V 3-phase motor repairs/installation, motor starter circuit repairs, VFD drives, photo-optic sensing devices, proximity switches, E-Stop circuitry, and ground fault detection in accordance with the guidelines established by Pactiv's "Electrical Safety Program."

* Utilize precision measuring tools/devices, hand tools, and testing instruments (Amp meter, Ohm meter, testing lamp, megger, etc.) for electrical equipment.

* Ability to read and interpret schematics and basic electrical symbol identification.

* Understand electrical theory, including basic ohms-law application.

* Troubleshoot difficult maintenance problems that occur throughout the plant with a major emphasis on electrical problems, to include A.C. and D.C. drives, PLC (programmable logic controllers), as well as basic motor control circuits.

Mechanical Duties:

* Basic mechanical skills with pneumatics and hydraulic systems. Clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment when needed.

* Basic knowledge of mechanical devices and apparatus with skills in repairing mechanical equipment.

* Examine mechanical equipment to diagnose problems. Disassemble, repair/replace, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, including such devices as motors, conveyors, pumps, belts, chains, etc.

* Read mechanical prints and technical data during the installation and repair of equipment. In addition, the ability to read and interpret PI&D drawings.

Qualifications:

* 2 - 4 years boiler experience preferred with a current Boiler Operator Certification. Requires two years as a Plant Shift Maintenance Technician or four years' Industrial maintenance experience, responsible for electrical and mechanical repairs.

* Must be knowledgeable in pneumatics, blue/schematic print reading (mechanical/electrical), welding, using shop equipment, and fabrication.

* An electrical background with experience in troubleshooting is highly preferred

* Be familiar with AC and DC drives and PLCs.

* Demonstrated problem-solving and electrical and mechanical skills are also required.

Company Benefits

What You'll 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…