Lead Mechanic — 24/7 Manufacturing, Growth & Training

Novolex; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Lead Mechanic for our Raleigh, NC facility. The role oversees all mechanical maintenance for 24/7 operations, with emphasis on equipment reliability, downtime reduction, and safety.

You will collaborate across operations to solve problems and drive maintenance excellence. Ideal candidates have 4–7 years in manufacturing mechanics, knowledge of paper plant equipment, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills with a focus in a manufacturing setting.
• 4-7 years of Mechanical experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of paper manufacturing plant equipment and processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, Access and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of printing processes and sealing equipment including auto feeders, sealers, auto packers, and palletizers.
• The capacity to introduce new technology to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and waste.
• Manage relationships with strategic partners.
• High attention to detail, prioritize multiple tasks, organized, a sense of urgency and possess excellent follow-up skills.
• High Energy and Results Driven and able to balance safety, quality, productivity, performance, environmental while focusing on company goals and objectives.
• Responsible for compliance and adherence to all established good manufacturing practices, food safety plans and all applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Assist in building on our Asset Care Initiative within OPX360, which utilizes best practices across the organization.
• Communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Able to coach, motivate, train, hold team members accountable and delegate responsibility.
• Provide training and guidance to hourly mechanics upon hiring and throughout the duration of their employment.
• Work with Maintenance Planner and Parts Room Clerk to ensure all necessary components are on hand for scheduled maintenance.
• Initiate and manage change by actively leading corrective and preventive actions on the production floor.
• Validate work order completion and verify details included in labor reports by utilizing Maintenance Connect, our CMMS.
• Ensure team signs out all parts from stock room.
• Other job duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.
• Personal Tools are required and expected to be provided by candidates.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Maintenance Connect

Microsoft Office

Job description

Novolex is seeking a Lead Mechanic for our Raleigh, NC facility. The role oversees all mechanical maintenance for 24/7 operations, with emphasis on equipment reliability, downtime reduction, and safety.

You will collaborate across operations to solve problems and drive maintenance excellence. Ideal candidates have 4–7 years in manufacturing mechanics, knowledge of paper plant equipment, and proficiency in MS Office.