Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Company Overview

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.

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.

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic | Richmond, Virginia | Now Hiring

• $33.00-$36.00 per hour

• 7:00am-7:00pm
• 7:00pm-7:00am
• 2-2-3 schedule

• (928-NOVOLEX)

• Preform repairs, maintenance, preventative maintenance, new installations, upgrades, and changes to industrial production equipment and the facility while maintaining detailed records and records of the parts used (inventory) either written or into the CMMS system.
• Reading and interpreting engineering blueprints or drawings.
• Installing new production equipment.
• Servicing and maintaining equipment including motors, gearboxes, conveyor systems, hydraulic(s), pneumatic(s), transmission systems, extrusion, conversion, winder(s), rewinding, overhead cranes, presses, and other production-related equipment.
• Inspecting and assessing the functionality of production machines.
• Troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot and repair pumps, valves, and cylinders.
• Adjusting mechanical parts and equipment using hand and machine tools.
• Fabricating parts for repairs and machine upgrades.
• Welding, cutting, and machining.
• Bench work:
  Diagnose, rebuild and or repair parts, equipment and machines that are “Offline” and test. For restock as repaired parts inventory. Or red tag and notify lead/supervisor to order new or send out for repair.
• Conducting routine maintenance and safety checks.
• Communicating with the production team and maintaining a clean work area.
• Preparing and submitting daily maintenance reports.

• An associate degree in mechanical engineering or an Industrial Maintenance Certification, or 3 years prior experience in a similar field; industrial manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Previous work experience as an industrial maintenance mechanic.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems maintenance (Electrical a plus.)
• Previous experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Must have experience and knowledge of machine operation and troubleshooting.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Intermittent periods of crouching, kneeling, working in confined areas and in varied temperatures and outdoors as necessary to safely service equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50 + pounds at times.
• Must be able to climb a ladder/scaffolding and work on a scissor/mannlift.
• Drive a forklift, scissor lift and manlift.
• Pass a Pre-Employment drug screen.

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.

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.

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development…