Maintenance Technician

Novolex; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Learning Management System training

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform mechanical and electrical service and repair on industrial equipment. The role reports to the Plant Lead Maintenance and interacts with the Shift Supervisor in the absence of the Maintenance Lead.

You will install, maintain, overhaul, and troubleshoot a range of equipment, conducting preventative maintenance and contributing to safety and efficiency across processing lines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5–7 years in an industrial environment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, machinery drawings, and pneumatic/hydraulic schematics.
• Knowledge of mechanical drive components (gears, belts, bearings, pulleys, etc.).
• Knowledge of pneumatic/hydraulic components (valves, cylinders, flow controls, etc.).
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic components (sensors, motors, PLCs, drives).
• Proficient with mechanical hand tools and electrical testing instruments.
• Familiarity with water systems for chill/cooling towers; ovens and extruders.

Responsibilities

• Install and debug new equipment.
• Overhaul and repair various equipment and systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on industrial machinery.
• Troubleshoot and modify machinery as needed.
• Produce concise reports using CMMS and related forms.
• Support equipment retrofits and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized maintenance shop.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Use of hand tools

Forklift operation

Team collaboration

Hazard identification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Multimeters

Thermocouple testers

PLC terminology/reading

VFD drives

Job description

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.

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

The Maintenance Technician has the primary responsibility of mechanical and electrical machine service and repair on industrial equipment. This position also acts as a technical resource for all processing equipment. This position reports to the respective plant Lead Maintenance and takes direction from the Shift Supervisor in the absence of the Maintenance Lead.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Perform installations and debug new equipment
• Maintain, overhaul & repair various types of equipment, systems, components, etc.
• Preventative Maintenance on all industrial machinery
• Troubleshoot and modify any/all industrial machinery
• Ability to provide concise reports using CMMS programs, and related forms.
• Assist with equipment retrofits/upgrades
• Understanding of common mechanical principles
• Understanding of electrical and electronic theory
• Designing and building fixtures
• Performs all work in accordance with established OSHA, EPA and safety regulations
• Good attendance and punctuality required
• Building maintenance & repair
• Servicing of company vehicles and forklifts
• Engineering and tool room support
• Maintain a neat and orderly maintenance shop
• Miscellaneous duties as directed by supervisor

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required
• A minimum of 5-7 years experience in an industrial environment required
• Understand and read electrical schematics, machinery drawings, and pneumatic or hydraulic schematics.
• Knowledge of mechanical drive components and systems. To include gearboxes, belts, bearings, pulleys, sheaves, bushings, and other common mechanical components.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic components and systems. To include valves, cylinders, flow controls, accumulators, and other common air or fluid components.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic components and systems. To include sensors, switches, AC/DC/Servo motors, PLC systems, PLC programs, AC 480Volt, AC120Volt, DC voltage, Servo drives, AC drives, and VFD drives.
• Understand and skilled in the use of mechanical hand tools.
• Understand and skilled in the use of common electrical instruments. To include multi-meters, amp probes, thermocouple testers, temperature or pressure control testing equipment, and other various instruments required to isolate electrical malfunctions.
• Understand water systems for both chill and cooling tower water systems. To include piping, valves, and assorted fittings.
• Understand heating systems used in ovens, and extruders.
• Understand vacuum systems used in resin material flow from source to end use.
• Understand Low Pressure air systems, compressors, piping, valves, flow controls, filters, and oil separators.
• Ability to utilize a fork truck for maintenance assists requirements.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, tools, practices and procedures
• Ability to work well in a team environment & motivate others within the team
• Normal Dexterity & Weight Requirements (requires extensive walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing and lifting up to 60 pounds)
• Ability to guide and train new mechanics
• Must identify and report hazards.
• Must eliminate any hazard within own ability.
• Provide roll around cabinet with common use tools to perform duties of position

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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