Maintenance Specialist

Novolex; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Learning Management System training

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Maintenance Specialist in Columbus, OH to perform maintenance and repair of plant equipment, including mechanical, electrical, and electronic components. This role requires strong problem solving, PLC familiarity, and the ability to work with a team in a fast-paced plastics manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include installation, setup, preventive maintenance, diagnosing issues, and supporting process control upgrades.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent; preferred associates degree.
• 3+ years technician experience within plastics industry.
• Strong technical skills including electrical and PLC programming.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with all levels in the organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of all mechanical, electrical and electronic components of plant equipment and facilities.
• Installation, set up, maintenance and repair of equipment related to plant operation, services and facilities.
• Diagnosis, repair, and/or replacement of electrical components as necessary.
• Assist in upgrades of process control equipment as new technology develops.
• Maintain an understanding of the latest state of the art control systems.
• Assist shift Operators by performing repairs on mechanical systems when needed.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Communication skills

HS Diploma or equivalent

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

PLC programming hardware

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 Specialist| Columbus| HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Compensation:

• Starting pay rate of $29.45-$36.50
• Shift differential -2nd shift $1.25, 3rd shift $1.00
• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
• Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity*

Available Shift:

• 11:50pm-8am (Monday-Friday)

Essential Duties and Responsibilties:

• The primary job function consists of the maintenance and repair of all mechanical, electrical and electronic components of the plant equipment and facilities.
• This will include installation, set up, maintenance and repair of all equipment related to plant operation, services and facilities.
• Other duties include diagnosis, repair, and/or replace electrical components as necessary.
• Assist in upgrades of process control equipment as new technology develops.
• Maintain an understanding of the latest state of the art control systems.
• Will assist the shift Operators by performing repairs on mechanical systems when needed.

Qualifications:

• Good understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Analytical, problem solving, and strong technical skills including electrical and PLC programming.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with all levels in the organization.
• HS Diploma or equivalent; preferred associates degree
• 3+ years technician experience within plastics industry
• Mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Effective communications skills, both written and verbal.

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].

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen