Maintenance Specialist

Maintenance Specialist | Now Hiring | Santa Fe Springs, CA

Compensation Includes:

• Starting rate of $30.99 - 37.01/hour - paid weekly

Available Shift:

• 3rd: 10:00pm - 6:30am

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

Responsibilities:

• Must be able to comply with facility safety regulations, including wearing of proper PPE, and following general required facility safety practices

• Ability to perform time-sensitive work, with focus on work quality and reliability

• Address any emergency calls while on the job site, particularly relating to production sensitive items

• Must be able to work independently and/or with other teams of varying disciplines

• Ability to effectively communicate with floor operators to understand equipment related malfunctions, failures, and general defects

• Must have ability to identify and troubleshoot machine/equipment/tooling (molds & dies) and system issues, and be able to effectively communicate findings to operations and management

• Perform all basic mechanical (electrical a plus), PM work on all systems in an efficient and timely manner

• Perform set-up and tooling changeovers on thermoforming equipment to meet validation requirements – this would include press spins, platen parallelism measurements, etc. in an efficient and timely manner

• Responsible for operating thermoformers when needed for maintenance, set-up or production needs as situations dictate

• Train other employees on maintenance, set-up and change over job duties to an effective level of performance

• Communicate improvement opportunities to the technical group

• All checklist and other paperwork (including electronic) accurately completed in a timely manner

• Perform all tooling (Die & Mold) set-up/change over prep jobs

• Run samples in support of the Process Technician and in the absence of the Process Technician to meet product specification requirements.

Qualifications:

• Practical knowledge and ability to use basic hand and power tools, precision measuring devices, and heavy equipment
• Ability to operate mobile equipment, including forklifts and scissor-lifts
• Ability to understand and execute technical directives
• Ability to understand and interpret mechanical schematics and/or manuals
• Good working knowledge of mechanical devices and linkages, conveying systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Basic knowledge and troubleshooting skills on cooling towers, compressed air systems, and water chillers/heat exchangers
• Working knowledge of rigging techniques and general machinery handling
• General building maintenance knowledge
• General understanding and ability to use HMI controls
• Basic electrical knowledge (troubleshooting / repairs) a plus
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Able to operate tooling associated equipment as it relates to tool maintenance & prep

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. 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. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members, and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at .

*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* [email protected] .

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.

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Pneumatics Experience
• Hydraulics Experience
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens)
• Conveyor Systems
• Servo Motors