Maintenance Electrician I

Novolex; Franklin, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 105,731,000 - 115,994,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Novolex in Franklin, OH is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to perform advanced electrical work on complex systems, lead a crew of electricians, and drive preventive maintenance across plant equipment. This role requires strong troubleshooting, PLC/drive knowledge, and a commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will plan maintenance activities, review workloads, and mentor junior electricians while ensuring compliance with BPC and NEC standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of industrial electrical repair experience.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Forklift license required.
• Able to read and comprehend basic English.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the work of all electricians, and participate in repair, maintenance, inspection and installation of system projects and ensure conformance to BPC and NEC specifications.
• Diagnose machinery, assign subordinates tasks and analyze equipment to write preventive maintenance procedures.
• Plan and develop work schedules based on equipment usage and implement maintenance procedures.
• Maintain material records, determine estimates and submit reports.
• Inspect and test electrical lighting, signals, and power circuits; train other electricians.

Skills

Electrical repair

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Reading English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Forklift license

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 Electrician

Franklin, OH

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $36.84 - $40.43/hour

Available Shifts

• 1st: 7:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday, occasional weekends if needed & on-call rotation

Overview

Perform advanced level electrical and troubleshooting on individual and complex systems and processes. Serve as crew leader and oversee the work of lower-level Maintenance Electricians. Review workload and establish priority of Electrician work orders and unscheduled downtime with minimal supervision. While working in a safe, effective manner, keep quality in mind at all times. Work in a cooperative team environment to carry out the preventative maintenance program, repair, modify and overhaul the plant equipment and maintain building as necessary. Perform all other duties or tasks as directed by supervision.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the work of all electricians, and participate in the repair, maintenance, inspection and installation of system projects and make sure it conforms to BPC and NEC specifications
• Inspects equipment, diagnose machinery, and assigns subordinates tasks
• Analyze equipment and write preventive maintenance procedures for electricians
• Plan and develop work schedules based on equipment usage schedules and create and implement procedures for equipment maintenance
• Maintain material records, determine estimates and submit reports
• Troubleshoot, identify and repair complex relay systems
• Determine if motor is under or oversized
• Be able to configure Probes and Laser Sensors
• Identify, troubleshoot and repair PLC communication devices
• Troubleshoot and adjust 4-20 mA signals
• Determine excitation of encoders
• Understand internal parameters of a drive, communication with PLC's and other drives
• Cross referencing to a new drive
• Help train other electricians
• Inspect and test electrical lighting, signals, communication and power circuits

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED
• 3-5 years of industrial electrical repair experience or any equivalent combinations of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
• Must be able to distinguish colors to perform essential job duties
• Capable of working in hot environment and in areas where inks and lubricants are used
• Must be capable of standing for long periods of time
• Must be able to frequently lift and carry 25 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Must have troubleshooting abilities
• Must have good communication skills, both oral and written
• Must have advanced computer and math skills
• Must have forklift license
• Must be able to read and comprehend basic English
• Ability to be flexible to work demands outside of regular work shift

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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].