Mechanical Electrical Maintenance Technician

Novolex; Grottoes (VA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Various well-being resources

Job summary

Novolex is hiring a Mechanical Electrical Maintenance Technician for its facility in Grottoes, VA. This role offers a starting pay rate of $31.09 per hour, eligibility for a $7,000 sign-on bonus, and numerous benefits aimed at employee well-being.

Responsibilities include performing electrical duties, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates have maintenance experience and a strong electrical background. Join us for a fulfilling career in a supportive environment!

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as an Industrial/Manufacturing Maintenance Electrician or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to stand for long periods and climb, kneel, or crawl as needed.
• Familiarity with AC & DC motors, motor controls, and electrical distribution.

Responsibilities

• Perform all assigned Electrical duties safely and effectively.
• Troubleshoot PLC hardware and electrical test equipment.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize work activities.

Skills

Electrical knowledge and skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Electrical Maintenance Technician | Grottoes, VA | Hiring Immediately

Compensation

• *Now offering 7k sign on bonus to qualified candidates* (some restrictions apply)
• Starting pay rate is a $31.09 - paid weekly!
• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
• Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity*

Available Shift

7:00AM-7:00PM/7:00PM-7:00AM (2x2x3)

(will rotate quarterly from days to nights)

Apply

Text to apply number:

• 928‑668‑6539 (928‑NOVOLEX)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all assigned Electrical duties in a safe and cost‑effective manner. Minimize downtime by providing fast and accurate troubleshooting, repair, inspection, maintenance, service, calibration, installation and configuration of related manufacturing and production equipment.
• Execute work orders
• Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors and managers
• Maintain necessary records and documents of work performed
• Troubleshoot PLC hardware
• Operate electrical test equipment and interpret results
• Read, understand and make use of associated drawings, schematics and diagrams
• Prepare accurate documents
• Understand, interpret and apply the National Electrical Code - NEC
• Plan, organize and prioritize work activities and duties
• Multitask and work under pressure
• Work flexible hours

Equipment

AC & DC motors; motor controls; VFD’s; electrical distribution (480vac or less); PLC’s; pneumatics; hydraulics; extruders; winders; packing and box machinery; slitters; center‑folders; grinders; shredders; chillers; heat exchangers; conveyors; and air compressors.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as an Industrial/Manufacturing Maintenance Electrician, or 2 years trade/technical school in a related field, or 4 years Industrial/Manufacturing experience with electrical knowledge, skills and abilities
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Work alone, with a skilled tradesperson or operations personnel
• Work in a team environment
• Work with limited supervision
• Able to stand for long periods, climb, kneel, squat and crawl
• Lift and carry materials and equipment of 50 lbs or less
• Work flexible hours
• Electrical equipment and instrumentation or controls
• AC & DC motors, motor controls and MCC’a
• Electrical distribution and related equipment
• AC variable frequency drives/DC variable speed drives
• Programmable Logic Controllers and automated equipment
• General Industrial or Manufacturing standards & practices including OSHA

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.

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].