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 39,000 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.

Electro Mechanical Technician

Downingtown, PA

Compensation Includes:

• Starting pay rate $34.35/hour

Available Shift:

• 3:00pm - 11:00pm

Responsibilities

• Performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, NEC, properties of materials and principles of operations of electrical equipment
• Starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements
• Ability to utilize electrical test equipment and ability to isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment
• Services electronic equipment by checking, testing and replacing faulty components, circuits, printed circuit boards and similar electronic devices
• Ability to measure, cut, thread, pull and install electrical conduit
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to the trade
• Installs conduits, transformers, pull boxes and switches
• Services and repairs starters, motors and various other types of electrical equipment and apparatus
• Fabricates parts not commercially available, using machine and hand tools common to the trade
• Determines need for, analyzes and makes necessary running adjustments, repairs and overhauls
• Troubleshoots and repairs electric controls, motor control centers and programmable logic controls
• Installs and repairs electrical equipment, designs electrical controls circuits and installs electrical wiring
• Identifies equipment and material needs for projects, and reads and interprets blueprints and schematics
• Coordinates on all project needs with Maintenance & Production Supervisors/Managers
• Assist (as required) in the training & skill up grading of other maintenance personnel as well as production associates (machine operators) etc.
• Must continually demonstrate proficiency in the job skill level of this position in accordance with the requirements of the job description
• Participates in all plant emergencies as required and maintains any certification/training as deemed necessary or required by management in order to be able to respond to any specific plant emergencies
• Provide leadership to all employees in compliance with all safety programs

Qualifications

• 5 years journey-level industrial maintenance experience (installing, maintaining & repairing industrial equipment)
• The ability to read and understand safety protocols and equipment manuals written in English is required
• Able to read blueprints/schematics, determine and correct causes of equipment failure
• Knowledge of low & high voltage electrical systems and basic wiring principles
• Experienced at performing precision equipment alignments
• Working knowledge of fabrication, installation & maintenance of production and support equipment (e.g. Arc welders, oxy-acetylene torches, saws, drills, grinders, pumps, engines)
• Must maintain non-disciplinary status with regard to job performance and attendance record
• Ability to accept position responsibility and empowerment and be able to efficiently perform the functions of this job with minimal supervision required
• Must satisfactorily meet testing/training requirements
• The ability to read and understand safety protocols and equipment manuals written in English is required
• Must be willing to participate in and successfully complete any job related educational courses, training/testing programs, etc. as deemed necessary or required in order to upgrade the position skill level in order to advance to another job level
• Proven leadership abilities to effectively communicate orally and in written form to Management, employees and contractors
• Knowledge of electrical terms, materials, methods, tools and equipment used in the inspection repair, installation, service and maintenance of electrical systems. Applicable code sections related to this field (i.e., National Electrical Code of the Industrial Accident Commission). Principles of electrical theory including amperage/voltage load requirements and calculations. Working from blueprints, sketches and shop drawings. Interface with service personnel and contractors to ensure quality workmanship.

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, 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.

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