Maintenance Associate

Novolex; Grant Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Well-being resources for mental, physical, and financial health

Job summary

Novolex is hiring a Maintenance Associate in Grant Park, IL, with a starting pay range of $31.62 to $39.63, paid weekly. This position requires a strong electrical background and 2+ years of technician experience in the plastics industry.

Responsibilities include maintenance on automation equipment, troubleshooting, and ensuring a safe working environment. The role offers comprehensive benefits focused on the well-being of employees.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of technician experience within the plastics industry.
• Highly organized with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to perform basic mechanical and electrical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, set-up and PM on automation equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment processing issues.
• Ensure area is safe, clean and adheres to safety rules.

Skills

Electrical background

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Preferred associate degree

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Maintenance Associate | Grant Park, IL | Now Hiring

Starting Pay Range: $31.62 to $39.63 - Paid Weekly

$1.00 shift differential

Available Shift: 11:00PM-7:00AM (Sunday-Thurday)

TEXT TO APPLY NUMBER: 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must have strong electrical background. PLC, (Allen Bradley preferred), VFD, 120 to 480 Low Voltage experience.
• Performs basic troubleshooting and maintenance work on automation equipment.
• Performs maintenance, set‑up and PM on automation/production equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment related processing issues.
• Utilizes computer‑based inventory system for generating reports to locating spare parts.
• Perform Maintenance Connection day‑by‑day duties.
• Assists maintenance/production staff as needed.
• May assist in the training of other employees.
• Performs quality work within reasonable time standards set forth by management in verbal or written instructions.
• Utilizes mandatory safety equipment. Executes duties in a safe and efficient manner. Adheres to all Safety rules and regulations.
• Be flexible with schedule as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring area(s) of responsibility are safe, clean and tidy.
• Follows all company established rules and policies.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Analytical, problem solving, and strong technical skills including mechanical, electrical and PLC programming.
• Strong skills in customer service, interpersonal, oral communication, written communications, teamwork, judgment, motivation, planning, organizing, professionalism, quality, quantity, safety, adaptability, attendance, punctuality, dependability, initiative, innovation.
• HS Diploma or equivalent; preferred associate degree.
• 2+ years technician experience within Plastics industry.
• Must have own tools and be able to use them safely and effectively.

Additional Responsibilities

• Rebuild formers; trim presses, gearboxes, fluid pumps and grinders.
• Perform material movement and facility utility piping.
• Troubleshoot and repair all thermoforming and support equipment.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly PM’s on all thermoforming equipment.
• Perform light electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Work off the maintenance management system.
• Maintain 5S program.
• Light welding repairs.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
• Support plant product food safety management programs, initiatives, and objectives.

Educational and Other Skill Requirements

• Basic mechanical knowledge, two years’ maintenance experience preferred.
• Welding experience, ability to use measuring devices, forklift operator experience, and knowledge of pneumatics and vacuum.
• Highly organized, problem solver, strong written and verbal communication skills, able to handle multiple tasks and strong sense of urgency.

Company 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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].