Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Technician

Novolex Corporate•Saint Charles, MO

About The Position

Keep production moving—reliably, safely, efficiently Join us as the go-to technician ensuring equipment performance and plant readiness. If you thrive on fast diagnostics, safe work practices, and owning results, this role is for you. Core impact Rapidly troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults on manufacturing assets. Install, service, and repair plant machinery, building systems, and services; maintain spare-parts storage and inventory. Interpret and apply schematics, prints, and technical drawings to repairs and installations. Disassemble, repair, reassemble, and test machinery for reliable operation. Start up and shut down plant utilities (generator, air compressor, cooling tower, chiller), including emergency procedures. Swap out defective electrical components (switches, sockets, and related devices). Perform rigging and lifting according to best practices. Apply intermediate machine shop capabilities when needed. Adhere to all safety protocols—specifically lock-out/tag-out—on every task. Complete facility tasks such as carpentry, plumbing, and painting per project needs. Assist electricians with troubleshooting and corrective actions. Document and communicate shift issues to the Plant Engineer/Shift Supervisor. Maintain clean, organized workspaces. Support any area of forming production as required. Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Requirements

5 years of relevant maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
High mechanical aptitude with a track record in electro-mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
Basic computer proficiency for logging work and accessing technical info.
Proven problem solver with practical judgment.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Works independently with minimal oversight; strong collaborator.
Positive attitude and cooperative approach.
Effective contributor in team environments.
Standing and walking for extended periods; frequent manual tool use.
Frequent talking and hearing to coordinate with team members.
Climbing, stooping, bending, and reaching.
Occasional pushing/pulling, kneeling, and crouching.
Lift/move up to 20 lbs regularly; up to 50 lbs occasionally.
Close vision and ability to distinguish shades/colors.
Consistent noise levels above 85 dB; proximity to moving parts and lift trucks.
Exposure to paper dust.
Occasional fumes/vapors or hazardous substances (e.g., degreasers, silicone sprays).
Higher ambient temperature/humidity during summer months.
Facilities Maintenance Experience
Maintenance and Repair Skills

Responsibilities

Rapidly troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults on manufacturing assets.
Install, service, and repair plant machinery, building systems, and services; maintain spare-parts storage and inventory.
Interpret and apply schematics, prints, and technical drawings to repairs and installations.
Disassemble, repair, reassemble, and test machinery for reliable operation.
Start up and shut down plant utilities (generator, air compressor, cooling tower, chiller), including emergency procedures.
Swap out defective electrical components (switches, sockets, and related devices).
Perform rigging and lifting according to best practices.
Apply intermediate machine shop capabilities when needed.
Adhere to all safety protocols—specifically lock-out/tag-out—on every task.
Complete facility tasks such as carpentry, plumbing, and painting per project needs.
Assist electricians with troubleshooting and corrective actions.
Document and communicate shift issues to the Plant Engineer/Shift Supervisor.
Maintain clean, organized workspaces.
Support any area of forming production as required.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.