Maintenance Specialist

Why Choose Us

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 39000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

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.

NOW HIRING Maintenance Tech at our Manchester Road location in Kalamazoo MI!

Pay: Starting at $31.37 to $38.81 based on experience

Shifts Available: Days 6:00AM to 2:30PM M- F

Night 5:15PM - 5:30AM 2-2-3 Schedule

Schedule: Depending on Skill Level and Business Need.

Week 1: Monday(work) Tuesday (work) Wednesday (OFF) Thursday (OFF) Weekend (work)

Week 2:Monday (OFF) Tuesday (OFF) Wednesday (work) Thursday (work) Weekend (OFF)

Week 3: Monday(work) Tuesday (work) Wednesday (OFF) Thursday (OFF) Weekend (work)

Week 4: Monday (OFF) Tuesday (OFF) Wednesday (work) Thursday (work) Weekend (OFF) and so on

Benefits:

• Medical Dental Vision
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401K with a company match
• New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
• Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
• Corporate discounts

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ROLE: Support the lines in your work group. Work with Value Stream Manager Asset care manager TSM Work Group Leaders Process Technicians Maintenance Technicians Line Technicians Set-up Technicians etc. to improve over-all line reliability and case attainment.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Diagnose faulty production and related plant equipment with the minimum amount of supervision using the provided schematics manuals and drawings. Be able to diagnose and repair electro-mechanical problems troubleshoot electrical problems and have a strong understanding of preventative maintenance strategies and be able to train others in doing these responsibilities.
• Be able to complete a set up and process the line in from scratch after a change over.
• Understand the functions of a lip roller and bagger so new products can run through this equipment this will involve running trials processing product in if the product does not satisfy the auxiliary equipment demands.
• Conduct R&D trials on the shop floor and in the Tech center
• Identify faulty parts and provide proper nomenclature in the form of a requisition in order that spares or replacements can be ordered
• Be knowledgeable of what and where spare parts are in the stores room and to observe stores room withdrawal and return procedure
• General working knowledge of machine shop equipment
• Must be team-oriented with leadership qualities and capable of leading co-workers in assigned tasks.
• Will be expected to maintain necessary records and established maintenance procedures.
• Understand and operate the sap and RTC programs within Pactiv
• Maintain a clean safe working environment
• Responsible for additional specific duties related to each shift as assigned by maintenance Team Leader
• Work train and have open communication with all members of your work group team
• Walk story boards though out work group and develop action plans for resolution to repeatable failures
• Work with other members of the workgroup on action items which will improve line efficiency by taking the lead on the line improvements design of experiments and projects
• 24/7 On-call phone support for assistance/reporting to/by team
• Other duties as necessary

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Administrative: Demonstrates ability to accurately post data from one source to another in ERP or peripheral software systems. Including but not limited to SAP Outlook Excel Microsoft etc.

Communication/Teamwork:

• Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team
• Ability to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness honesty trust and teamwork
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize as needed without loss of effectiveness and composure

Safety: Demonstrates ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs policies and procedures.

Quality: Ability to develop and maintain processes that are ISO compliant.

Technical Knowledge: Demonstrates an advanced comprehensive knowledge of entire process from concept to commercialization.

Operate Equipment:

• Ability to operate motorized equipment and other peripheral equipment safely and efficiently as required
• Demonstrates ability to utilize standard hand tools
• Ability to operate basic machine shop equipment

Maintenance/Repair:

• Demonstrates advanced mechanical aptitude and abilities
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of production technological methods and procedures and capabilities of machines and equipment in manufacturing facilities

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Three to five years of experience in a related field
• High school graduate required
• Completion of a vocational or trade school curriculum from an authorized school with a concentration in electro-mechanical courses desired
• Must be able to read and use precision type instruments such as micrometers and calipers
• Speaking and presentation skills to conduct effective meetings

ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Must be able to:

• Work an 8 10-hour shift standing and walking for extended periods
• Climb
• Heed safety warnings devices and alarms
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Lift and carry products weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Possess an adequate ability to do problem solving establish cause and affect relationships in an office and/or manufacturing environment

What Youll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization. Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices including but not limited to selection hiring promotion transfer and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age race color national origin sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity religion handicap or disability genetics citizenship status service member or veteran status or any other category protected by federal state or local law. Any individual who because of his or her disability needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Companys application process should contact .

Novolex is a drug-free workplace.

Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer. * THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies.