Maintenance Specialist I

Novolex • Kalamazoo, MI

3d • $35 - $40 • 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.
This role supports the lines in your work group. Work with Value Stream Manager, Work Group Leaders, Process Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, Line Technicians, Set-up Technicians, etc., to improve overall line reliability and case attainment.

Requirements

• Three to five years of experience in a related field
• High school graduate required
• Must be able to read and use precision type instruments such as micrometers and calipers
• Speaking and presentation skills to conduct effective meetings
• Work an 8 – 10-hour shift, standing and walking for extended periods
• Climb
• Heed safety warnings, devices and alarms
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Lift and carry products weighing up to 50 lbs
• Possess an adequate ability to do problem solving, establish cause and effect relationships in an office and/or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrates ability to accurately post data from one source to another in ERP or peripheral software systems. Including but not limited to SAP, Outlook, Excel, Microsoft, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team
• Ability to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust, and teamwork
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize as needed without loss of effectiveness and composure
• Demonstrates ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop and maintain processes that are ISO compliant.
• Demonstrates an advanced, comprehensive knowledge of the entire process from concept to commercialization.
• Ability to operate motorized equipment and other peripheral equipment safely and efficiently as required
• Demonstrates ability to utilize standard hand tools
• Ability to operate basic machine shop equipment
• Demonstrates advanced mechanical aptitude and abilities
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of production technological methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment in manufacturing facilities

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a vocational or trade school curriculum from an authorized school with a concentration in electro-mechanical courses desired

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faulty production and related plant equipment with the minimum amount of supervision using the provided schematics, manuals, and drawings.
• Diagnose and repair electro-mechanical problems, troubleshoot electrical problems, have a strong understanding of preventative maintenance strategies, and be able to train others in doing these responsibilities.
• Identify faulty parts and provide proper nomenclature in the form of a requisition in order that spares or replacements can be ordered.
• Be knowledgeable of what and where spare parts are in the store room, and observe the store room withdrawal and return procedure.
• Maintain necessary records and established maintenance procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Responsible for additional specific duties related to each shift as assigned by the Maintenance Team Leader.
• Work with and train maintenance shift technicians.
• Work, train, and have open communication with all members of your work group team.
• Walk story boards though out work group and develop action plans for the resolution of repeatable failures.
• Work with other members of the workgroup on action items, which will improve line efficiency, by taking the lead on line improvements, design of experiments, and projects.
• Provide 24/7 On-call phone support for assistance/reporting to/by team.
• Other duties as necessary.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)

What This Job Offers

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