Multicraft Associate

Novolex • Mineralwells, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Multicraft Associate performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and plant facility's mechanical equipment. This role involves detecting and diagnosing mechanical failures, including pneumatic and hydraulic malfunctions, and repairing them. It also includes reading mechanical prints and technical data, repairing parts with minor machine work and welding, and maintaining a safe and clean work environment. The associate will also diagnose electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical issues, read electrical schematics, troubleshoot high-voltage systems up to 480 volt 3-phase and 500 volts DC, and low-voltage control circuits, test equipment operation, and analyze and repair electro-mechanical equipment, fixtures, and process control equipment.

Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalency
• 3-5 years related experience
• Strong knowledge of electrical theory including basic ohms-law application
• Mechanical skills to include experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Ability to utilize hand tools for repair of electrical and mechanical systems
• Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts and boom lifts
• Good written and verbal communication skills, decision making ability and mathematical knowledge
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical devices and apparatus
• Ability to utilize hand tools for repair of mechanical systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a thermoforming and extrusion environment preferred
• Welding experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and plant facility's mechanical equipment.
• Detects and diagnoses mechanical failures, including pneumatic and hydraulic malfunctions of equipment, and repairs as necessary.
• Utilizes precision measuring tools/devices, hand tools and testing instruments mechanical equipment installation and alignment.
• Reads mechanical prints and technical data during the installation and repair of equipment.
• Repairs parts that require minor machine work and uses welding equipment when needed.
• Maintains housekeeping in areas of assigned responsibility to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Performs other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned, including but not limited to equipment tooling and changeovers.
• Diagnoses electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical issues associated with all equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Reads electrical schematics and interprets specifications.
• Troubleshoots high-voltage systems up to 480 volt 3-phase, 500 volts DC, and low-voltage control circuits.
• Tests equipment operation including digital multi-meters and amp meters.
• Analyzes and repairs electro-mechanical equipment, fixtures, and process control equipment including processors, sensors, drives, instrumentations, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance
• A variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• Constant opportunities for advancement
• Skills development
• Advanced education programs
• Training and development programs and courses available through MyLearning
• Company and industry training curricula
• Support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees