Position Summary:
Handle mechanical maintenance on machinery; this is a comprehensive list of responsibilities. There are several levels of proficiency, which can be attained through the testing procedure.
Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:
• Perform various duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.
• Conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance service.
• Provides emergency and unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Performs mechanic skills including but not limited to, mechanical, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.
• Performs electrical troubleshooting and repair on various equipment and building maintenance.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Will use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Safely operate and repair forklift.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
· Candidate Requirements:
· Eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.
• Work overtime as required.
• Ability perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a maintenance mechanic/technician role in a manufacturing environment.
• Electrical training/experience with 480 3 phases/machine controls.
• Experience with VFD Drives and PLCs preferred.
• Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures required.
• Experience operating forklift equipment.
• Ability to successfully multitask in a fast pace environment.
• The commitment to stay safe and to continue to learn and develop.
• Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management.
Physical Requirements:
· Lifting; a minimum of 50 lbs.
· Carrying; a minimum of 50 lbs.
· Reaching above shoulders
· Use of fingers
· Walking; 8 hour
· Standing; 10 hour
· Kneeling 1/2 hours
· Bending 1/4 hours
· Visual ability
· Depth perception
· Hearing ability
About the Company:
· Novolex™ is North America’s leader in packaging choice and sustainability.
· The leadership of Novolex’s™ packaging brands sprouts from innovation, a diversity of products and markets, and a dedication to sustainability and quality.
· The family of historic Novolex™ brands include Bagcraft® Packaging, Hilex Poly®, Fortune Plastics®, Duro Bag®, De Luxe® Packaging, Novolex Custom Film & Bag™, International Converter®, Pac Paper® and General Packaging® Products.
· Each of the Novolex™ brands brings a unique sustainability and product story in plastic, paper, foil, recycling, or composting applications.
· Novolex™ is a U.S. based company with a headquarters in Hartsville, SC and 35 manufacturing facilities strategically located across North America including the world’s largest closed loop plastic bag recycling plant located in Indiana. The company has approximately 5,100 employees in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
· The company rebranded under the name Novolex™ in November 2014. The change signifies a number of great companies coming together under a new name focused on delivering value to our customers, suppliers and employees through broader product categories and markets. Novolex’s™ family of packaging brands create value and synergies by covering the full spectrum of retailer and institutional companies packaging requirements.
Our Mission:
· Novolex’s™ mission is to continue a tradition of leadership established by our historic brands in the areas of packaging choice, customer service, manufacturing innovation, quality, and sustainability.
Our Vision Statement:
· To be a leading provider of packaging solutions that are environmentally friendly, create value for the customer and Novolex™, have excellent quality, and provide superior service.
· We want to accomplish this with an entrepreneurial culture which drives operational excellence and proactively creates ecological solutions.
Our Environmental Mission:
Novolex’s™ sustainability goal is to establish a viable environmental program and product line that:
· Reduces the impact of plastic and paper on the environment through recycling and increased recycled content.
· Sets a high standard of industry leadership and corporate citizenship.
· Creates meaningful benefits for the environment and the community.
· Facilitates environmental action by retailers and the community.
For more information on Novolex™, visit our website at www.novolex.com
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Year round work

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):

• Are you able/willing to work 12 hour shifts?

Experience:

• Electrical systems: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• South Haven, MI 49090 (Required)

Work Location: In person