Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Novolex • Yakima, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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
Perform various activities on equipment and machines including reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work;
Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems;
Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs;
Lubricate or apply other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures;
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications;
Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance;
Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools.
Performs other duties as required

Requirements

• Candidate should have 3+ years of Maintenance experience within a manufacturing organization.
• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatic and mechanical system and machinery
• Should have own tools
• Good communication skills are required to communicate with supervision and other departments.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Injection Molding or Extrusion preferred
• Experience with Packaging Equipment is desired
• Ability to read blueprints strongly desired
• Proficient with Computers is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform various activities on equipment and machines including reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work
• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs
• Lubricate or apply other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools
• Performs other duties as required

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• constant opportunities for advancement
• skills development
• advanced education programs
• training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning
• company and industry training curricula
• support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
• a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization

What This Job Offers

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