at Novolex in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Why Choose Us?
At Novolex, we take pride in supporting our families across the globe. Our team is rich in diversity, and our entrepreneurial culture encourages continuous personal growth and teamwork. Our careers include manufacturing, engineering, procurement, supply chain, finance, HR, product development, sales, marketing, and an ever-expanding array of others to support our continuing rapid growth.
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.
How You'll Perform the Role
Position Summary:
The Electrical Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for proactively maintaining production and quality by ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:
Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical/electrical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
Locate sources of problems by observing electrical/mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
Fabricate repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Prepares mechanical/electrical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Assists with planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions.
Ensures all maintenance and repair activities are in compliance with OSHA, Federal, Local and plant safety standards.
Investigates equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations
What We Need From You
High school diploma or G.E.D.
2-5 years' Experience in Equipment Maintenance
Technical understanding, zeal and ability to deal with uncertainty
Basic understanding of Safety procedures
Experience with Power Tools
Critical decision making ability
Flexibility and adaptability and ability to focus and pay attention to detail
Experience in Manufacturing a plus
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 (including Telehealth options) 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 Novolex University.
Novolex™ an Equal Opportunity Employer.