Maintenance Specialist

Novolex • Santa Fe Springs, CA

8d • $33 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunities!
Maintenance Specialist, Santa Fe, CA|Hiring Immediately
Position Overview:
Responsibilities:
Must be able to comply with facility safety regulations, including wearing of proper PPE, and following general required facility safety practices
Ability to perform time-sensitive work, with focus on work quality and reliability
Address any emergency calls while on the job site, particularly relating to production-sensitive items
Must be able to work independently and/or with other teams of varying disciplines
Ability to effectively communicate with floor operators to understand equipment-related malfunctions, failures, and general defects
Must have the ability to identify and troubleshoot machine/equipment/tooling (molds & dies) and system issues, and be able to effectively communicate findings to operations and management
Perform all basic mechanical (electrical a plus), PM work on all systems in an efficient and timely manner
Perform set-up and tooling changeovers on thermoforming equipment to meet validation requirements – this would include press spins, platen parallelism measurements, etc. in an efficient and timely manner
Responsible for operating thermoformers when needed for maintenance, set-up, or production needs as situations dictate
Train other employees on maintenance, set-up, and changeover job duties to an effective level of performance
Communicate improvement opportunities to the technical group
All checklists and other paperwork (including electronic) accurately completed in a timely manner
Perform all tooling (Die & Mold) set-up/changeover prep jobs
Run samples in support of the Process Technician and in the absence of the Process Technician to meet product specification requirements
Qualifications:
Practical knowledge and ability to use basic hand and power tools, precision measuring devices, and heavy equipment
Ability to operate mobile equipment, including forklifts and scissor-lifts
Ability to understand and execute technical directives
Ability to understand and interpret mechanical schematics and/or manuals
Good working knowledge of mechanical devices and linkages, conveying systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics
Basic knowledge and troubleshooting skills on cooling towers, compressed air systems, and water chillers/heat exchangers
Working knowledge of rigging techniques and general machinery handling
General building maintenance knowledge
General understanding and ability to use HMI controls
Basic electrical knowledge (troubleshooting/repairs) a plus
Able to lift 50 lbs
Able to operate tooling-associated equipment as it relates to tool maintenance & prep

Requirements

• Practical knowledge and ability to use basic hand and power tools, precision measuring devices, and heavy equipment
• Ability to operate mobile equipment, including forklifts and scissor-lifts
• Ability to understand and execute technical directives
• Ability to understand and interpret mechanical schematics and/or manuals
• Good working knowledge of mechanical devices and linkages, conveying systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Basic knowledge and troubleshooting skills on cooling towers, compressed air systems, and water chillers/heat exchangers
• Working knowledge of rigging techniques and general machinery handling
• General building maintenance knowledge
• General understanding and ability to use HMI controls
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Able to operate tooling-associated equipment as it relates to tool maintenance & prep

Nice To Haves

• Basic electrical knowledge (troubleshooting/repairs) a plus

Responsibilities

• Must be able to comply with facility safety regulations, including wearing of proper PPE, and following general required facility safety practices
• Ability to perform time-sensitive work, with focus on work quality and reliability
• Address any emergency calls while on the job site, particularly relating to production-sensitive items
• Must be able to work independently and/or with other teams of varying disciplines
• Ability to effectively communicate with floor operators to understand equipment-related malfunctions, failures, and general defects
• Must have the ability to identify and troubleshoot machine/equipment/tooling (molds & dies) and system issues, and be able to effectively communicate findings to operations and management
• Perform all basic mechanical (electrical a plus), PM work on all systems in an efficient and timely manner
• Perform set-up and tooling changeovers on thermoforming equipment to meet validation requirements – this would include press spins, platen parallelism measurements, etc. in an efficient and timely manner
• Responsible for operating thermoformers when needed for maintenance, set-up, or production needs as situations dictate
• Train other employees on maintenance, set-up, and changeover job duties to an effective level of performance
• Communicate improvement opportunities to the technical group
• All checklists and other paperwork (including electronic) accurately completed in a timely manner
• Perform all tooling (Die & Mold) set-up/changeover prep jobs
• Run samples in support of the Process Technician and in the absence of the Process Technician to meet product specification requirements

Benefits

• With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
• We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed