Preventative Maintenance Technician

Novolex; Connersville (IN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 43,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Novolex is hiring a Preventative Maintenance Technician in Connersville, IN. You will proactively maintain production machinery, diagnose mechanical issues, and perform preventive maintenance tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience, knowledge of pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and the ability to read technical diagrams. Shift is 6:45am–5pm, Monday–Friday, with competitive benefits and safety focus.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalency
• 3-5 years industrial field related experience
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical devices and apparatus
• Mechanical skills to include experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Ability to utilize hand tools and power tools for repair of mechanical systems
• Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts and boom lifts
• Good written and verbal communication skills, decision making ability and mathematical knowledge

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.
• Reads and interprets mechanical prints, BOM data, and diagrams for installation and repair of equipment.
• Repairs parts requiring fabrication work using welding equipment, lathe, Bridgeport, and powered saw as needed.
• Completes oil and lube cycles on all equipment per manufacturer intervals.
• Documents all maintenance in Maintenance Connection including WR and PM records.
• Uses sonic leak detection equipment to diagnose and repair air leaks across the facility.
• Maintains housekeeping to ensure a safe work environment.
• Performs other duties related to equipment tooling, changeovers, and startups.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting

Education

HS diploma or equivalency

Tools

Forklifts

Scissor lifts

Boom lifts

Welding equipment

Lathe

Bridgeport

Power tools

Measuring tools

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

Preventative Maintenance Technician|Connersville, IN|Now Hiring

Compensation:

• Hourly wage starting at $25.00-$31.25

Available Shift:

• 6:45am-5pm (Monday-Friday)

Position Overview:

This position will be responsible for proactively maintaining operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. Will proactively utilize approved preventive maintenance procedures.

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, BOM data, and technical diagrams for the installation and repair of equipment.
• Repairs parts that require minor fabrication work to include use of welding equipment, lathe, Bridgeport, and powered saw when needed.
• Completes oil and lube cycles on all equipment at the manufacturers recommended intervals.
• Completes all documentation in Maintenance Connection including WR and PM documents.
• Utilizes sonic leak detection equipment to diagnose and repair any air leaks on all equipment and throughout the facility.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• HS diploma or equivalency
• 3-5 years industrial field related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical devices and apparatus.
• Mechanical skills to include experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to utilize hand tools and power tools for repair of mechanical systems.
• Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts and boom lifts.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, decision making ability and mathematical knowledge.

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