Preventative Maintenance Technician

Preventative Maintenance Technician|Connersville, IN|Now Hiring

Compensation:

• Hourly wage starting at $25.00 (additional $1 per hour as shift differential for nights)

Available Shift:

• 7am-5pm (Monday-Friday)

TEXT TO APPLY NUMBER:

• 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)

Position Overview:

This position will be responsible for proactively maintaining operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. Will proactively utilize approved preventive maintenance procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain all production machines and plant facility's mechanical equipment.
• Detects and diagnoses mechanical failures, including pneumatic and hydraulic malfunctions of equipment, repairs and replaces as necessary.
• Utilizes precision measuring tools/devices, hand tools and testing instruments to ensure equipment installation and alignment are within OEM specifications.
• The ability to read and understand mechanical prints, BOM data, and technical diagrams for the installation and repair of equipment.
• Repairs parts that require minor fabrication work to include use of welding equipment, lathe, Bridgeport, and powered saw when needed.
• Completes oil and lube cycles on all equipment at the manufacturers recommended intervals.
• Completes all documentation in Maintenance Connection including WR and PM documents.
• Utilizes sonic leak detection equipment to diagnose and repair any air leaks on all equipment and throughout the facility.
• 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, changeovers, and equipment startups.

Qualifications:

• HS diploma or equivalency
• 3-5 years industrial field related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical devices and apparatus.
• Mechanical skills to include experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to utilize hand tools and power tools for repair of mechanical systems.
• Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts and boom lifts.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, decision making ability and mathematical knowledge.

What You'll 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 (Non-Union), 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 Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.