Maintenance Technician

Overview

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.

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.

Position
:
Maintenance Technician

Location
:
Grottoes, VA

Hiring
Immediately

Compensation

• Starting pay rate is a $30.55 - paid weekly
• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
• Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity

Available Shift

7:00AM-7:00PM / 7:00PM-7:00AM (2x2x3) with quarterly rotation from days to nights

Text To Apply

• (928-NOVOLEX)

• Perform all assigned Electrical duties in a safe and cost-effective manner. Minimize downtime by providing fast and accurate troubleshooting, repair, inspection, maintenance, service, calibration, installation and configuration of related manufacturing and production equipment.
• Execute work orders
• Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors and managers.
• Maintain necessary records and documents of work performed.
• Troubleshoot PLC hardware
• Operate electrical test equipment and interpret results
• Read, understand and make use of associated drawings, schematics and diagrams
• Prepare accurate documents
• Understand, interpret and apply the National Electrical Code - NEC
• Plan, organize and prioritize work activities and duties
• Multitask and work under pressure
• Work flexible hours

AC & DC motors; motor controls; VFDs; electrical distribution (480vac or less); PLCs; pneumatics; hydraulics; extruders; winders; packing and box machinery; slitters; center-folders; grinders; shredders; chillers; heat exchangers; conveyors; and air compressors.

• 1 year experience as an Industrial/Manufacturing Maintenance Electrician, or 2 years trade/technical school in a related field, or 4 years Industrial/Manufacturing experience with electrical knowledge, skills and abilities
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Work alone, with a skilled tradesperson or operations personnel
• Work in a team environment
• Work with limited supervision
• Able to stand for long periods, climb, kneel, squat and crawl
• Lift and carry materials and equipment of 50 lbs or less
• Work flexible hours
• Electrical equipment and instrumentation or controls
• AC & DC motors, motor controls and MCCs
• Electrical distribution and related equipment
• AC variable frequency drives/DC variable speed drives
• Programmable Logic Controllers and automated equipment
• General Industrial or Manufacturing standards & practices including OSHA

What You'll Get From Us:
Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as various well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits may vary by location.

We support local communities through our Focused Giving Program, prioritizing sustainability initiatives or addressing food and hunger needs. Facility-level community activities are encouraged.

We offer opportunities for advancement, skills development and education through My Learning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System to enhance employee skills.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. We prohibit discrimination based on 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 law. If accommodations are needed for the application process, contact

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