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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\nMaintenance Mechanic\nElizabeth, NJ\nCompensation Includes\nStarting Pay Rate of $32.34 - $39.00/hourAttendance bonus eligible \n\nAvailable Shift\n12:45pm - 9:15pm, Monday - Friday with Saturdays as needed \nOverview\nResponsible for maintaining facility and industrial maintenance. Maintaining, repairing and rebuilding various production machines and equipment. Responsible for the set up and use of tools and equipment before production use in order to ensure the optimum level of safety. Familiar with a variety of the production floor’s concepts, practices and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.\nResponsibilities\nPerforms scheduled preventive maintenance on all production machinery and facility related equipment\nPerforms troubleshooting and evaluation of damaged machinery and equipment to determine appropriate repair method in the safest means possible\nPopulates and closes out work orders with pertinent information related to the repair including materials used, root cause analysis, & total downtime\nProvide safe general facility maintenance and repair\nProvide safe modifications and upgrades/rebuilds to production equipment\nResponsible for reading, understanding and interpretation of blueprints, sketches and drawings and machine manuals\nActively participate in assigned safety related initiatives\nShop work - rebuilding pneumatic components and mechanical assemblies\nMaintain a clean and organized work area\nOther duties as assigned by management\nQualifications\n3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment\nProficient with all hand and power tools\nEffective communicator\nMust be able to lift 50 lbs\nBasic computer skills with MS Excel, Word and Outlook Email\nStrong Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, & Pneumatic skills\nExperience with 3 phase and high voltage electrical systems\nExperience working with AC and DC drives\nExperience with chillers, air compressors, HVAC systems, and boilers\nCore Competencies: Customer Focus, Action Oriented, Decision Quality, Functional/Technical Skills, Integrity and Trust, Peer Relationships\nOther Competencies Required: Organization/Time Management\nPhysical Requirements\nLifting; a minimum of 50 lbs.\nCarrying; a minimum of 50 lbs.\nPulling; 2 hours\nPushing; 3 hours\nReaching above shoulders\nWalking; 8 hours\nStanding; 8 hours\nKneeling; 4 hours\nBending; 6 hours\nSquatting; 6 hours\nClimbing;6 hours\nVisual ability\nHearing ability\nUse hands and fingers to feel, handle, push/pull levers & buttons, and operate various tools\nReduces the impact of plastic and paper on the environment through recycling and increased recycled content\nSets a high standard of industry leadership and corporate citizenship\nCreates meaningful benefits for the environment and the community\nFacilitates environmental action by retailers and the community\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. 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.\nNovolex 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. 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