Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Novelis • Lincolnshire, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Novelis is hiring a Maintenance Technician for its Lincolnshire, Illinois finishing mill. The role is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining mechanical equipment associated with coil-processing production, diagnosing and repairing problems, and performing preventive maintenance inspections. The plant cold-rolls aluminum to a desired gauge, anneals it to temper levels, and slits rolled sheet to size.

The schedule is 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM on a 3-2-2 schedule. Starting pay is $34.55 per hour. Saturday and Sunday hours receive time-and-one-half pay ($51.83 per hour), and evening shifts receive a $1.50-per-hour differential. Employees become eligible for a monthly Productivity Incentive Plan after 90 days of service, with a maximum payout of 5%. Benefits include paid vacation and holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the date of hire, and 401(k) participation immediately, with a company match up to 2.5% and additional employer contributions of 4% after one year.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology, or two years of related mechanical training and/or certifications.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic computer knowledge and skills.
• Ability to work from drawings and sketches.
• Ability to comprehend engineering specifications and technical manuals.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, pipe fitting, pumps, power transmissions, preventive-maintenance programs, welding, lubrication, and rigging.
• Knowledge of bearing installation, lubrication, alignment, and failure causes.
• Willingness to train and improve knowledge and skills.
• Ability to comply with applicable safety procedures and use required safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot, remove, replace, repair, and perform mechanical and electrical preventive maintenance, lubrication, repair, and adjustment of coil-processing equipment.
• Perform mechanical repairs on industrial drive trains, including gear boxes, gear trains, sprockets, chains, belts, and pulleys, and replace bearings.
• Recognize and perform machine adjustments involving manufacturing machine systems, operational interlocks, sensors, and energy-system isolations.
• Maintain certifications for calibrated equipment, maintenance documentation, machine history, and other appropriate production-equipment documentation.
• Offer technical and mechanical suggestions to improve equipment efficiency, reusability, and service life.
• Work with other departments to evaluate and improve technical solutions and strategies.
• Document and communicate maintenance and repair actions and irregularities.
• Test equipment to confirm machines meet production and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety, cleanliness, and established regulations.
• Guide production staff in routine preventive-maintenance techniques.
• Maintain, monitor, and control spare parts and tooling.
• Perform pipe fitting, welding, and brazing.
• Follow safety procedures, including rigging methods, lockout/tagout, and confined-space entry permits, and use required personal protective and safety equipment.
• Replace safety guards and restore housekeeping after repairs.
• Demonstrate leadership and concern for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Implement Reliability objectives in the assigned area.
• Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health and safety, and certification standards, including applicable ISO, IATF, and ASI standards.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $34.55 per hour.
• Time-and-one-half pay for hours worked Saturday and Sunday.
• Evening-shift differential of $1.50 per hour.
• Eligibility for a monthly Productivity Incentive Plan after 90 days of service, with a maximum payout of 5%.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the date of hire.
• Immediate eligibility to participate in the 401(k) plan.
• Company 401(k) match up to 2.5%.
• Additional employer 401(k) contributions of 4% after one year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree