Maintenance Associate

Novolex; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Benefits package

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Maintenance Associate in Franklin Park, IL to perform preventive maintenance and tier 1 repair on production equipment and utilities. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude and a solid manufacturing background, with the ability to read mechanical prints and PI&D drawings.

The position offers a 2-2-3 schedule with every other weekend off, competitive starting pay, and opportunities for wage increases based on performance and skills.

Qualifications

• Strong manufacturing background with mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read mechanical prints and PI&D drawings.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and tier 1 repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and tier 1 repair on production equipment and utilities.
• Disassemble, repair, replace, and maintain motors, conveyors, pumps, belts, and chains.
• Operate equipment and ensure safety procedures including lockout/tag-out.
• Read mechanical prints and PI&D drawings during installation and repair.
• Communicate problems and report carry-over items.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Process troubleshooting

Maintenance experience

Tools

Forklift

Man-lifts

Elevated platforms

Measuring tools

Job description

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, 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 Associate | Hiring Immediately |Franklin Park, IL

Compensation:

• Starting pay rate from$27.32- $34.66 per hour
• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases

Shift:

• 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
• 7:00 PM- 7:00 AM
• 2-2-3 schedule with every other weekend off

Job Overview: The position is responsible for all machine maintenance, including preventative maintenance, tier 1 repair of production equipment, utilities, and facilities including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic trouble-shooting and repair. This position requires a strong manufacturing background with demonstrated mechanical aptitude and process troubleshooting skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Communicate problems encountered throughout the shift and report carry-over items at tier 1 meeting.
• Operates any equipment needed to perform job, including fork truck, man-lifts, and elevated work.
• Performs other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Technical Engineering team.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical devices and apparatus with advanced skills in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Examine mechanical equipment to diagnose problems. Disassemble, repair/replace and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment including such devises as motors, conveyors, pumps, belts, chains, etc.
• Clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment when needed.
• Read mechanical prints and technical data during the installation, maintenance and repair of equipment. In addition, the ability read and interpret PI&D drawings are a plus. Repair parts that require minor machine work or welding when needed.
• Use precision measuring tools/devices, hand tools, and testing instruments.
• Inspect all completed work and notify personal when job is complete
• Tasked with 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 to the guidelines established by Novolex’s “Electrical Safety Program"

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 where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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 [e-mail].