Electrical Maintenance Technician

Novolex • Alsip, IL

1d • $32 - $34

About The Position

Novolex is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Alsip, Illinois. The role performs maintenance, setup, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting on production and automation equipment, including diagnosing processing issues. The technician uses a computer-based inventory system to generate reports and locate spare parts, and performs day-to-day duties in Maintenance Connection. The position works the night shift from 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Starting pay is $32–$34 per hour.

The technician assists maintenance and production staff as needed and may help train other employees. The role requires safe, efficient work, use of mandatory safety equipment, and keeping assigned areas safe, clean, and tidy. Employees are expected to follow company rules and policies, meet management’s quality and time standards, and be flexible with their schedule as needed.

Novolex describes itself as a manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging, with products serving foodservice, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial markets. Its sustainability vision is organized around products, operations, and people. The company also describes community giving and employee training and development programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of technician experience.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills, including mechanical, electrical, and PLC programming skills.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, oral and written communication, teamwork, judgment, motivation, planning, organizing, professionalism, quality, quantity, safety, adaptability, attendance, punctuality, dependability, initiative, and innovation skills.
• Must have personal tools and be able to use them safely and effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance on production and automation equipment.
• Perform maintenance, equipment setup, and preventive maintenance on production and automation equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment-related processing issues.
• Use a computer-based inventory system to generate reports and locate spare parts.
• Perform day-to-day duties in Maintenance Connection.
• Assist maintenance and production staff as needed.
• May assist with training other employees.
• Perform quality work within reasonable time standards set by management.
• Use mandatory safety equipment and follow safety rules and regulations while carrying out duties safely and efficiently.
• Be flexible with the schedule as needed.
• Ensure assigned areas are safe, clean, and tidy.
• Follow company-established rules and policies.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health.
• Training and development opportunities, including skills development and advanced education programs.
• Tuition reimbursement program for non-union employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED