Maintenance Mechanic

Novonesis; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the biological solutions sector seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to ensure the optimal functionality of production equipment and systems. The ideal candidate must possess strong troubleshooting skills and a technical background to maintain facility operations effectively. Join Novonesis in their mission to tackle humanity’s challenges through biological solutions.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Basic knowledge of boiler plant fundamentals.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and forklift license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production equipment.
• Complete all assigned work orders in a timely manner.
• Maintain building systems including HVAC and electrical.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Repairing

Communication

Mathematical concepts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

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We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our new Maintenance Mechanic

This position works under general supervision and is primarily responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing production equipment and machinery. Assist with maintenance of building facilities as requested by management. This position works first shift with hours.

In This Role You'll Make An Impact By

• Maintaining the condition of the production and facility equipment as per state regulations.
• Ensuring optimum operation of all production equipment and machinery by trouble shooting, diagnosing, and repairing any problems in a timely manner.
• Maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing all building systems and their components. Systems to include lighting, HVAC, production wastewater system, steam, compressed air, hot and cold-water systems, electrical, foam system, and all similar systems located throughout the facility.
• Attending all meetings as assigned.
• Completing all assigned work orders in a timely manner.
• Seeking out education and skills improvement opportunities.
• Completing all required computer logs and paperwork.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

To Succeed You Must Hold

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts including conversion of weight and volume in the metric system.
• Basic knowledge of boiler plant fundamentals, HVAC operations and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and follow basic building diagrams and schematics.
• Possess a working knowledge of computers with an ability to operate basic controls for equipment operation.
• Ability to use hand tools (hammer, screwdriver, wrench) for assembly/disassembly and repair of equipment.
• Should be a self-starter that can prioritize their workday and function with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers regarding the status of a mechanical projects or repairs.
• Must maintain a valid drivers license and forklift license.
• Travel may be required up to 25% of the time.
• These characteristics are normally acquired through a high school diploma or GED, with one-year certificate from a technical school, and 1 to 3 years related experience.
  
  

Working Conditions

Working environment may be in a production unit and includes frequent exposures to wet, humid, dusty, or loud conditions, moving machine parts, fumes or airborne particles and caustic chemicals. May come in contact with extremely cold conditions (-55°C). A company issued uniform is required to be worn along with personal protective equipment at all times. This can include coveralls, dust mask, hearing protection, hair/beard net, safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes. Employees in this position are required to wear a full face respirator when handling hazardous materials. Because wearing a respirator is a safety requirement, employees in this position are prohibited from having: (1) facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the respirator and the employee’s face, or (2) any other condition that interferes with the face to respirator seal. Not all facial hair is prohibited, only facial hair that interferes with the seal. Chr. Hansen will consider requests for a reasonable accommodation to these requirements in order to accommodate a sincerely held religious belief or a condition that constitutes a disability.

Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; scoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and use foot/feet to operate machines. Must be able to lift and/or move 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs. (assisted). This includes repetitive bending and lifting of items to stack or dump. Must be able to work under hot or extreme cold, wet, and sometimes dusty, and loud conditions, dust mask, coveralls and, or hearing protection may be required. Strict compliance to “air lock” rules to avoid interdepartmental contamination.

Application Deadline: 7/4/25

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At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.

Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.

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