Lead Mechanic

Novolex • Raleigh, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Mechanic is responsible for mechanical maintenance functions at Novolex’s Raleigh facility, including equipment maintenance, planning and scheduling, and preventive and predictive maintenance. The role supports shift coverage for the plant’s 24/7 operations to help minimize downtime and works cross-functionally with operations and production to solve problems and prevent recurring failures.

The position requires strong knowledge of printing processes and sealing equipment, including auto feeders, sealers, auto packers, and palletizers. The Lead Mechanic helps introduce technology to improve reliability and reduce downtime and waste, supports the Asset Care Initiative within OPX360, and leads corrective and preventive actions on the production floor. The role also provides training and guidance to hourly mechanics, coordinates parts availability for scheduled work, and verifies work orders and labor reports in Maintenance Connect, the company’s CMMS.

This is an eight-hour-shift position with a day shift listed. The schedule may be flexible based on business needs. Personal tools are required and must be provided by the candidate. The employee must wear PPE in manufacturing areas, identify safety hazards and take corrective action, and be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. The position requires the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation and maintain regular, punctual attendance.

Requirements

• 4–7 years of mechanical experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong technical skills, with a focus on manufacturing.
• Knowledge of paper manufacturing plant equipment and processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Project, Access, and Outlook.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design and functionality.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize work and perform well under stress.
• Ability to work independently and think proactively with minimal daily guidance.
• Communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize, manage multiple tasks, act with urgency, and follow up effectively.
• Ability to coach and motivate team members, provide training, hold team members accountable, and delegate responsibility.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance and perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work an eight-hour shift and maintain a flexible schedule based on business needs.
• Personal tools are required and must be provided by the candidate.
• Adhere to PPE requirements in manufacturing areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance functions at the Raleigh facility, including equipment maintenance, planning and scheduling, and preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Provide effective shift coverage in support of the plant’s 24/7 operations to help minimize downtime.
• Work with operations and production teams to solve problems and prevent recurring failures.
• Apply knowledge of printing processes and sealing equipment, including auto feeders, sealers, auto packers, and palletizers.
• Introduce technology to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime and waste.
• Manage relationships with strategic partners.
• Follow good manufacturing practices, food safety plans, and applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Support the Asset Care Initiative within OPX360.
• Coach, motivate, train, hold team members accountable, and delegate responsibilities.
• Provide training and guidance to hourly mechanics upon hiring and throughout their employment.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Planner and Parts Room Clerk to ensure components are available for scheduled maintenance.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions on the production floor and manage related change.
• Validate work order completion and verify labor-report details using Maintenance Connect, the CMMS.
• Ensure team members sign out all parts from the stock room.
• Wear PPE in manufacturing areas, check work areas for safety hazards, and take corrective action as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health
• Training and development opportunities
• Support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed