Maintenance Specialist

Novolex; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Well-being resources

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Novolex in Covington, GA is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to diagnose, repair, install, and service equipment across the manufacturing plant. You will use a multi-meter, read blueprints, and work within a safety-focused environment to keep production lines running smoothly.

The role requires at least five years in manufacturing, strong electrical/mechanical skills, and experience with pneumatics, PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs. Proficiency with Maintenance Connection CMMS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven electrical, mechanical, welding, tool and die, and lift truck experience.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, blue prints/schematic readings, PLCs, VFDs, HMIs.
• Proficiency with CMMS system and data collection tasks.
• High school diploma or GED; technical credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses mechanical and electrical issues on equipment in a manufacturing setting.
• Install, set up, maintain and repair equipment related to plant operations.
• Use a multi-meter for electrical testing and diagnostics.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping and safe work practices in assigned areas.
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors; read and interpret schematics.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Welding

Tool and die

Lift truck

Pneumatics

Blueprint reading

PLCs/VFDs/HMI

CMMS (Maintenance Connection)

Multi-meter usage

Strong communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical school credentials preferred

Tools

Maintenance Connection CMMS

Multi-meter

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's 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|Covington, GA|Hiring Immediately

Compensation:

• Competitive starting pay range of $33.80-$36.37 (per hour) *Paid weekly*

Available Shift:

• 6:30am-3pm
• Monday-Friday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Able to work safely and identify safety issues and implement repairs.
• Diagnoses mechanical and electrical issues associated with all equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to use a multi-meter.
• Responsible for installation, set up, maintenance and repair of all equipment related to plant operation, services and facilities.
• Must have a minimum of 5 year’s experience in a manufacturing environment; proven electrical, mechanical, welding, tool and die, and lift truck experience.
• Must be knowledgeable in pneumatics, blue prints/schematic readings, PLC's, VFD’s, HMI’s, and fabrication.
• Maintain housekeeping and implement 5S in areas of assigned responsibility to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills, decision making ability and mathematical knowledge.
• Must be able to utilize Maintenance Connection CMMS for Work Orders, Parts Check Out, and data collection purposes
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Computer literacy in Desktop Applications and Maintenance Connection CMMS.
• Competent in working with computerized machine controls and interfaces.
• Highly organized, problem solver, able to handle multiple tasks, self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with people at all levels within the organization.
• Able to act and show best work practice, understand work design, and respond to issues without specific instructions.
• Must be a Team player.
• Basic hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and/or general maintenance experience required.
• Thermoforming, Injection molding, and/or plastics industry experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, technical school credentials preferred.

Physical Requirements/ Environmental/ Working Conditions:

• Able to safely work in a moderately conditioned, industrial process manufacturing environment
• Must be able to frequently climb 10-40 steps and occasionally climb 5-10 ladder rungs.
• Able to work in differing temperatures

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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].

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