Come join our TEAM within our Shawano, WI manufacturing family!! Are you looking for a stable job within an essential business with a potential for advancement with competitive wages and excellent benefits? Do you like manufacturing and would like opportunities to gain some skills in our Production Department? Shields, a division within the Novolex Family has various positions available with their manufacturing departments and they are looking for solid folks that want to make a difference and join their team!
Why work for Novolex?
Fifteen days off a month!
Sign-on Bonus
Referral Bonus
40-hours per week - DAY SHIFT
Monthly employee appreciation events
Benefits starting the first of the month following your hire date
Health Clinic provided for employees, spouses, and children. (Do not need to be signed up with our insurance to utilize this)
We look forward to meeting you!
Maintenance Coordinator
Shields, a Novolex company is looking for a Maintenance Technician (Mechanic) for our Shawano Wi, Plant.
Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:
This position is part of a team responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery/equipment throughout the facility and performing leadership to production needs. Shields is a Manufacturing facility, and this department must perform all projects to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety and preventative maintenance schedule.
- Proactively performs mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical troubleshooting and repair on various peices of equipment
- Conducts troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance program.
- Performs mechanic skills including but not limited to, mechanical troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
- Will use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
- Safely operate a forklift.
- Audits for compliance and addresses safety issues in a timely manner.
- Works safely and is proactively involved in plant safety improvement efforts.
- Troubleshoots and resolves process, equipment, and material issues in conjunction with machine operators and support personnel.
- Studies and understands production schedule and deploys available labor and other resources, as required.
- Leads and/or assists shift employees in problem resolution. Leads or supports efforts to determine root cause and develop corrective actions.
- Communicates effectively and appropriately at the necessary frequency with subordinates, peers, and superiors.
- Adheres to all plant Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Other projects and duties, as assigned.
Candidate Requirements:
- Technical Degree a plus, or equivalent years of experience
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a maintenance/production environment
- Electrical training/experience with 480 3 phases/machine controls – preferred
- Experience with VFD Drives and PLCs is a plus
- Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs, and procedures required.
- Previous work experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or experience in blown film industries is strongly preferred.
- Experience operating forklift equipment
- Familiar with all OSHA and GMP standards & requirements
- Computer Skills
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision to complete job tasks.
- Resourceful problem solver with proven ability to bring a quick resolution to challenging situations.
- Team player with the ability to build lasting productive business relationships with hourly employees, management, and peers.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay with incentive bonus plan
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage
- Paid Vacation
- Company Paid Short Term and Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Account with Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Free Wellness Clinic for employees and their family
- Direct Deposit
About the Company
- Novolex™ is North America’s leader in packaging choice and sustainability.
- The leadership of Novolex’s packaging brands sprouts from innovation, a diversity of products and markets, and a dedication to sustainability and quality.
- The family of historic Novolex™ brands includes Bagcraft® Packaging, Hilex Poly®, Fortune Plastics®, Duro Bag®, De Luxe® Packaging, Novolex Custom Film & Bag™, International Converter®, General Packaging® Products, and Heritage Bag®.
- Each of the Novolex™ brands brings a unique sustainability and product story in plastic, paper, foil, recycling, or composting applications. The Novolex™ brands are unified by four common values: Manufacturing Innovation and Quality; Service; Packaging Choice; and Sustainability.
- Novolex™ is headquartered in Hartsville, SC, and has 40 manufacturing facilities strategically located across North America, including the worlds’ largest closed-loop plastic bag recycling plant located in Indiana. The company has over 6,000 employees in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
- Novolex™ focuses on customers within the retail, grocery, convenience store, deli, food service, hospitality, institutional, processor, and industrial markets. The Novolex™ product portfolio and our engineered solutions are designed to meet customer packaging application need in the areas of food contact, customer experience, resale items, checkout systems, can liners, and packaging operations.
- The company rebranded under the name Novolex™ in November 2014. The change signifies a number of great companies coming together under a new name focused on delivering value to our customers, suppliers, and employees through broader product categories and markets. Novolex’s family of packaging brands creates value and synergies by covering the full spectrum of retailer and institutional company's packaging requirements.
- The Novolex™ name is based on the Latin “NOVO” for new and “LEX” a tip of the hat to Hilex Poly, the first brand to become part of the family. The blue and red of our logo represents the integration of both paper and plastic into our sustainability platform with red and blue being the legacy corporate colors of Hilex Poly® and Duro Bag® respectively.
Our Mission
- Novolex’s™ mission is to continue the tradition of leadership established by our brands and to create new value and synergies by providing you with an industry-leading packaging expert that covers the full spectrum of your operations.
Our Vision Statement
- To be a leading provider of packaging solutions that is environmentally friendly, create value for the customer and Novolex™, have excellent quality, and provide superior service.
- We want to accomplish this with an entrepreneurial culture that drives operational excellence and proactively creates ecological solutions.
Our Environmental Mission
Novolex™ sustainability goal is to establish a viable environmental program and product line that:
- Reduces the impact of plastic and paper on the environment through recycling and increased recycled content
- Sets a high standard of industry leadership and corporate citizenship
- Creates meaningful benefits for the environment and the community
- Facilitates environmental action by retailers and the community
For more information on Novolex™, visit our website at: www.novolex.com
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
Job Type: Full-time
Online - Novolex.com/careers
Or Call for more information at 715-524-0125
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Maintenance in a manufacturing function: 3 years (Required)
- Industrial maintenance: 3 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
