Maintenance Technician

Novolex Corporate • Bedford Park, IL

19d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting mechanical, electrical wiring, and electronic controllers. You will tear down and replace defective components such as bearings, motors, servo motors, PLCs, gears, electronic drives, clutches, brakes, belts, chains, and electrical parts. You will perform all required preventive maintenance checks, working from specifications on blueprints, drawings, and layouts. The goal is to repair equipment to maximum efficiencies, meeting or exceeding productivity improvements and waste reduction requirements. You will continuously monitor equipment and communicate any problems or concerns to supervision, while adhering to safety rules and maintaining a clean work area.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Maintenance experience within a manufacturing organization.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems and machinery.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Maintenance Technicians should have own tools.
• Proficient with Computers is a plus.
• Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Good communication skills are required to interact with Supervision and other Departments.
• Proficient in PLC Troubleshooting Skills.
• Proficient in Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills.
• Proficient in Hydraulics Experience.
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Injection Molding or Extrusion experience is preferred.
• Experience with Packaging Equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical wiring, and electronic controllers.
• Tear down and replace defective component units and parts such as bearings, motors, servo motors, PLC's, gears, electronic drives, clutches, brakes, belts, chains and electrical parts.
• Perform all preventive maintenance checks.
• Repair equipment to maximum efficiencies, meeting or exceeding productivity improvements and waste reduction requirements.
• Continuously monitor equipment and communicate all equipment problems or concerns to supervision.
• Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.

What This Job Offers

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