Operator Specialist

Novolex; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Weekly pay

Monthly bonuses

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Novolex in Santa Fe Springs, CA is seeking a Maintenance Associate to repair and service plant equipment to OEM specifications, supporting production goals and safety compliance. The role involves diagnosing mechanical failures, oiling and servicing machines, reading prints, and using hand and power tools.

It offers 2nd or 3rd shift options, weekly pay, and opportunities for monthly bonuses based on plant productivity.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalency required.
• No more than 4 attendance points.
• No Step 2 disciplinary action within the last year.
• Experience with Thermoforming machines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains all production machines and plant facilities to OEM specifications.
• Diagnoses mechanical failures, including pneumatic and hydraulic issues, and performs necessary repairs.
• Uses precision tools and test instruments to ensure alignment and installation meet specs.
• Reads and interprets mechanical prints and diagrams for installation and repair.
• Performs oil and lubrication cycles on equipment per manufacturer intervals.
• Keeps work areas clean and safe, adhering to PPE and safety policies.
• Documents maintenance in Maintenance Connection (WR/PM).

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading mechanical prints

Hand and power tools

Forklift operation

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or equivalency

Tools

Thermoforming machines

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

Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunities!

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Compensation

• Competitive starting pay range of 22.73 - 30.68 per hour, paid weekly
• Pay: Competitive starting pay rate based on experience and qualifications
• Increases: Eligible for annual wage increases
• Bonuses: Eligible for monthly bonuses based on plant productivity
• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family

Available Shift

• 2nd Shift: 2PM to 1PM
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 pm to 6:30 am
• Rotation Schedule (rotating days off)

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the repair of all equipment related to plant operations, services, and facilities back to OEM specifications. Incumbent works closely with the Plant Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Engineering Manager, and other maintenance team members to provide preventative maintenance to meet production goals, ensure a safe work environment, and meet customer specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain all production machines and plant facility's mechanical equipment.
• Detects and diagnoses mechanical failures, including pneumatic and hydraulic malfunctions of equipment, repairs and replaces as necessary.
• Utilizes precision measuring tools/devices, hand tools and testing instruments to ensure equipment installation and alignment are within OEM specifications.
• The ability to read and understand mechanical prints and technical diagrams for the installation and repair of equipment
• Completes oil and lube cycles on all equipment at the manufacturers recommended intervals.
• Maintains housekeeping in areas of assigned responsibility to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Performs other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned, including but not limited to equipment tooling, changeovers, and equipment startups.
• Completes all documentation in Maintenance Connection including WR and PM documents.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to perform strenuous work
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions from equipment manuals.
• Ability to perform complicated maintenance repairs individually by contacting SME & without close supervision.
• Ability to establish an effective working relationship with other employees
• A strong mechanical aptitude.
• Previous electrical experience with troubleshooting capabilities.
• Knowledge of electrical repairs and duties.
• Experience in using all common hand and power tools
• Skills to service and provide general building maintenance
• Ability to operate forklift

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders for extended periods.
• Frequently required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently.
• Use of hands and arms to handle tools, operate machinery, and perform maintenance tasks with precision.
• Comfortable working in a variety of environmental conditions, including hot, cold, wet, dusty, or noisy areas.
• Visual acuity to read technical documents, safety warnings, and perform detailed inspections.
• Ability to respond to auditory signals, alarms, and verbal instructions.

Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the task.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalency
• Must have no more than 4 attendance points
• Must not have a step 2 disciplinary action within the last year
• Previous experience with Thermoforming machines preferred

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