Maintenance Mechanic

Davita Inc.; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainability is looking for a Maintenance Technician. The role involves performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring a safe work environment. With a focus on safety and continuous improvement, this position offers competitive pay and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

401k with company matching

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Engagement Programs

Training and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with hand and power tools.
• Strong Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, & Pneumatic skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery.
• Troubleshoot and evaluate damaged machinery.
• Participate in safety initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Pneumatic skills

Communication

Time Management

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• Great company/Team Culture


• Full Time - Starting at 40 hours/week,


• 2025 - Quarterly Attendance Bonus


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  Pay Range: $ 31.34 - $ 38.00

  
  


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  Shift Available: 2nd Shift

  
  


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  Shift differential: $0.35 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift only

  
  
  
  
  • 401k with company matching
  
  
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision eligible the 1st of the month after you start!
  
  
  • Company paid basic life insurance
  
  
  • Tuition Reimbursement*
  
  
  • Broad Based Employee Award Program-value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
  
  
  
  

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.

How You'll Perform the Role

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on all production machinery and facility related equipment.

• Performs troubleshooting and evaluation of damaged machinery and equipment to determine appropriate repair method in the safest means possible.


• Populates and closes out work orders with pertinent information related to the repair including materials used, root cause analysis, & total downtime.


• Provide safe general facility maintenance and repair.


• Provide safe modifications and upgrades/rebuilds to production equipment.


• Responsible for reading, understanding and interpretation of blueprints, sketches and drawings and machine manuals.


• Actively participate in assigned safety related initiatives.


• Shop work - rebuilding pneumatic components and mechanical assemblies.


• Maintain a clean and organized work area.


• Other duties as assigned by management.

What We Need From You

Candidate Requirements:

3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Proficient with all hand and power tools.


• Effective communicator.


• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.


• Basic computer skills with MS Excel, Word and Outlook Email.


• Strong Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, & Pneumatic skills.


• Experience with 3 phase and high voltage electrical systems.


• Experience working with AC and DC drives.


• Experience with chillers, air compressors, HVAC systems, and boilers.


• Core Competencies: Customer Focus, Action Oriented, Decision Quality, Functional/Technical Skills, Integrity and Trust, Peer Relationships


• Other Competencies Required: Organization/Time Management

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 (including Telehealth options) 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 Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.