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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.\nOur Sustainability Commitment\nThe 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.\nJob Description\nLead Mechanic| Raleigh, NC| HIRING IMMEDIATELY\nStarting Pay Range: $51.29/hr based on experience and qualifications*\nAvailable Shift:\nDay Shift\nPosition Overview\nThis position is responsible for all mechanical maintenance functions at the Raleigh facility. This includes the technical and people skills required to execute the following: mechanical/equipment, planning and scheduling, preventative and predictive maintenance. The ability to provide support through effective shift coverage for the plant’s 24/7 operations thus ensuring that downtime is minimal.\nThe Mechanical lead is skilled in working cross functionally with the operations and production throughout the facility to solve problems and prevent recurring failures.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nStrong understanding of printing processes and sealing equipment including auto feeders, sealers, auto packers, and palletizers.\nThe capacity to introduce new technology to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and waste.\nManage relationships with strategic partners.\nHigh attention to detail, prioritize multiple tasks, organized, a sense of urgency and possess excellent follow-up skills.\nHigh Energy and Results Driven and able to balance safety, quality, productivity, performance, environmental while focusing on company goals and objectives.\nResponsible for compliance and adherence to all established good manufacturing practices, food safety plans and all applicable regulations and guidelines.\nAssist in building on our Asset Care Initiative within OPX360, which utilizes best practices across the organization.\nCommunication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.\nAble to coach, motivate, train, hold team members accountable and delegate responsibility.\nProvide training and guidance to hourly mechanics upon hiring and throughout the duration of their employment.\nWork with Maintenance Planner and Parts Room Clerk to ensure all necessary components are on hand for scheduled maintenance.\nInitiate and manage change by actively leading corrective and preventive actions on the production floor.\nValidate work order completion and verify details included in labor reports by utilizing Maintenance Connect, our CMMS.\nEnsure team signs out all parts from stock room.\nOther job duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.\nPersonal Tools are required and expected to be provided by candidates.\nSkills and Competencies\nStrong emphasis on mechanical design and functionality.\nStrong time management skills, able to prioritize work and work well under stress.\nMust be able to work independently and think proactively with minimal daily guidance.\nEducation and/or Experience Requirements (Qualifications)\nStrong technical skills with a focus in a manufacturing setting.\n4-7 years of Mechanical experience in a manufacturing setting.\nKnowledge of paper manufacturing plant equipment and processes.\nProficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, Access and Outlook).\nPhysical Requirements and Work Environment: (if applicable) \nAbility to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.\nAbility to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.\nThe team member is required to be able to perform the above tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.\nMust be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.\n8-hour shift. Based on business needs, able to maintain a flexible work schedule.\nAdhere to wear PPE in all areas of the manufacturing facility.\nCheck work areas for safety hazards and take corrective action as necessary.\nCompany Benefits\nWhat You'll Get From Us\nBenefits\nWith 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.\nCommunity Engagement\nAt 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.\nTraining and Development\nWe offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. 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