Maintenance Mechanic

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

Maintenance Mechanic| Downingtown, PA | Hiring Immediately

Downingtown, PA

Compensation Includes

• Starting pay rate: $30.00/hour
  • Additional $1.50/hour shift differential pay for 3rd shift

Available Shifts

• 3rd: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am

Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic A diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems associated with all equipment in a manufacturing environment. Directly responsible for installation, maintenance & repair of all equipment concerned with plant operation, services & buildings, including storage & inventory of spare parts. Use basic hand and specialty tools for repairing equipment in accordance with established safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints & wiring diagrams for the installation & repair of equipment and the facility
• Examines mechanical equipment to diagnose trouble. Disassembles, repairs/replaces parts, and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pumps, conveyors, belts, fans, etc.
• Develops simple types of experimental & operating equipment
• Cleans, lubricates & adjusts functional parts of mechanical devices as necessary
• Major electrical repairs including 3-phase, 440 & PLC, new installations of equipment, replaces and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances
• Uses precision measuring tools/devices, hand tools, and testing instruments
• Inspects and tests electrical equipment, lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits
• Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment using testing instruments such as an ammeter, ohmmeter, voltmeter, testing lamp, or growler
• Replaces faulty switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systems
• Dismantles electrical transformers & lighting fixtures into position. Completes circuits according to specifications
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out
• Ensures electrical work conforms with requirements of local building and safety codes
• Requisitions new parts and equipment
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area throughout the shift
• Communicates problems encountered throughout the shift to the Plant Engineer
• Installs lighting fixtures and replaces bulbs and ballast
• Performs carpentry, plumbing, and painting-related work
• Operates any equipment needed to perform job
• Performs other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned by supervision
• Repairs parts that require minor machine work & welding. Uses gas & electric welding equipment
• Has operating knowledge of all production & service equipment

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED equivalent
• 2 years of previous related experience
• Basic mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide multi-digit numbers, including fractions. Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight, measurement, and volume
• High degree of knowledge of equipment and aptitude for understanding mechanical systems through formal training and/or education
• Be able to perform repairs (including electrical). Uses and/or makes special attachments when necessary
• Certified to operate a forklift
• Trained in lockout/tagout procedures
• Must be able to read, write & understand basic English
• Able to communicate effectively, get along with coworkers & management and deal effectively & professionally under pressure

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 [email protected].