Maintenance Technician

Novipax LLC; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for career development

Job summary

Novipax LLC in El Paso, Texas is seeking a dedicated individual for maintenance roles that involve the operation of machinery, electrical repairs, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will be involved in preventive maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.

This role requires physical capability to handle machinery, perform welding, and manage tools. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical circuits and measuring instruments.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical devices and perform maintenance.
• Skills in operating machinery and tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on all machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues following schematics.
• Operate forklifts and carry heavy items safely.

Skills

Electrical measuring instruments

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Welding

Forklift operation

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

Grinder

Job description

Novipax, El Paso, Texas

Job Description

Headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, with plants strategically located across the USA, Novipax is safeguarding the future by partnering with fresh protein and produce processors, grocery retailers, foodservice providers, packaging distributors, and healthcare providers to deliver absorbent solutions that protect packaged fresh food and healthcare professionals and patients. Novipax manufactures a suite of category‑leading absorbents, including Dri‑Loc, Pad‑Loc, Multi‑Loc and Prep Pads, and the revolutionary active absorbents Dri‑Loc XtendaPak and UltraZap XtendaPak.

Responsibilities

• Electricity ohms, power, Kirchhoff's laws and use of electrical measuring instruments, AC‑DC circuits
• Industrial control components physical use, symbols , schematic reading. trouble shooting following schematics
• Pneumatic, hydraulic, components physical use, symbols , schematic reading, trouble shooting following schematics
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on all equipment as well as provides process troubleshooting as needed.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problem; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory levels; anticipating needed parts.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Must be able to do minor welding, brazing and cutting torch.
• Be able to do minor repairs to truck, forklifts, etc.
• Operate Jib Cranes and Forklifts in safe manner.
• Wear safety equipment and obey safety rules.
• Be able to make minor repairs to building through the use of masonry, carpentry and/or cement work.
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder and other metal working tools to make and repair parts
• May work in other areas throughout the plant.
• And / or other duties as may be assigned.
• Report any Food Safety Problem to senior management.
• Initiates purchase order requests for parts a machine

Major Physical Demands

• Standing: Most tasks are performed in a standing position with frequent walking.
• Lifting: Frequent lifting of items ranging in weight from 20 lbs. to 75 lbs. Crain Hoists are available.
• Walking: Frequent walking of short distances (approx. 200 feet or less).
• Carrying: Frequent carrying of items ranging in weight from 20 lbs. to 75 lbs. Crain Hoists are available.
• Bending: Frequent bending and crouching required to complete assembly tasks.
• Reaching: Continuous full range of motion from above the shoulders to below the knees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Novipax is an equal opportunity employer and considers and embraces individuals and what makes them, them.

Benefits

We provide our employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for career development, and a balance.