Electrical Controls Technician

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

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.

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.

Position Summary: Provides timely and efficient technical support troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and maintenance of machinery/equipment throughout the assigned manufacturing facility. Under guidance of Plant Maintenance Manager, serves as point person for most difficult maintenance issues.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all safety guidelines and industry regulations while performing maintenance tasks. Collaborates with the safety team to identify and address potential hazards.
• Diagnoses and performs repairs and preventative maintenance on a wide range of electrical, electronic, and mechanical components integrated into our controls systems; serves as contact point for escalated maintenance problems.
• Assists in development of capital projects.

• Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas for management or maintenance staff.
• Verifies that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards.
• Recommends modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Stay updated on latest advancements in control system technology and automation and may attend vendor training for any new or existing equipment, as necessary.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, production managers and team members, and other technicians, to support projects and resolve issues promptly.

• Other duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED; technical degree/some college preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a maintenance/production environment.
• Electrical training/experience with 480 3 phases/machine controls - preferred.
• Experience with VFD Drives and PLCs a plus.
• Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures required.
• Previous work experience in mechanical, electrical and/or experience in manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Experience operating forklift equipment: forklift certification (will certify on site)
• Familiar with all OSHA and GMP standards & requirements
• Strong computer and math skills; experience with work order/inventory systems preferred i.e., SAP.
• Demonstrated mechanical/analytical skills; ability to interpret/create engineering drawings.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Physical Requirements (must be able to meet with or without accommodation):

Requirements include, but are not limited to (all times are approximate):

• Sitting (Rarely)
• Standing/Walking (Constantly - 12 hours or more)
• Lifting/Carrying (Regularly/Constantly):
  
  
  
  • 0-10 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 20-49 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  
  
  
  
• Climbing, Pulling, Pushing, Twisting (Often- 8-10 hours or more)
• Balancing (Regularly/Constantly)
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crawling (Often-each1-3 hours)
• Reaching, Grasping, Repetitive Motions (Regularly/Constantly each 8-10 hours)

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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. 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.

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