Maintenance Tech

Novolex Corporate • Chattanooga, TN

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech will troubleshoot and conduct repairs and preventive maintenance for injection molding machines and support equipment. 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.

Requirements

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
• High School Diploma or equivalent with technical training
• Must be able to work overtime as required, including weekends.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a maintenance mechanic/technician role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating forklift equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (both written and verbal) and operate a computer in order to perform necessary documentation.
• Maintenance Mechanic must provide their own tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proficient in Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Proficient in 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Proficient in Electrical Troubleshooting
• Proficient in High Voltage Systems Maintenance and Repair Skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Sigmatek)
• Experience with Conveyor Systems
• Experience with Servo Motors

Responsibilities

• Perform mold changes.
• Troubleshoot and conduct repair for electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems by following diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturer's instructions and engineering specifications.
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determine dimensional requirements of parts using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
• Perform preventive maintenance and cleaning on production equipment and machinery.
• Ensure that all maintenance and repair activities are conducted in compliance with OSHA, Federal, Local and plant safety standards.
• Report mold or machine deficiencies to management.
• Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
• Satisfactorily complete training courses as determined by management.
• Other tasks as needed or as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees