Maintenance Technician

Overview

Maintenance Technician| HIRING IMMEDIATELY |Grottoes, VA

                                     

 

 

 

Compensation:

• Starting pay rate is a $30.55 - paid weekly!
• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
• Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity*

 

Available Shift:7:00AM-7:00PM/7:00PM-7:00AM (2x2x3)

                                         

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

 

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Responsibilities

Perform all assigned Electrical duties in a safe and cost-effective manner. Minimize downtime by providing fast and accurate troubleshooting, repair, inspection, maintenance, service, calibration, installation and configuration of related manufacturing and production equipment. Execute work orders. Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors and managers. Maintain necessary records and documents of work performed.

 

EQUIPMENT

AC & DC motors; motor controls; VFD’s; electrical distribution (480vac or less); PLC’s; pneumatics; hydraulics; extruders; winders; packing and box machinery; slitters; center-folders; grinders; shredders; chillers; heat exchangers; conveyors; and air compressors.

 

REQUIREMENTS

• 1 year experience as an Industrial/Manufacturing Maintenance Electrician, or 2 years trade/technical school in a related field, or 4 years Industrial/Manufacturing experience with electrical knowledge, skills and abilities
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Work alone, with a skilled tradesperson or operations personnel
• Work in a team environment
• Work with limited supervision
• Able to stand for long periods, climb, kneel, squat and crawl
• Lift and carry materials and equipment of 50 lbs or less
• Work flexible hours
• Weekly rotating shift work schedule

 SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 Working Knowledge –

• Electrical equipment and instrumentation or controls
• AC & DC motors, motor controls and MCC’a
• Electrical distribution and related equipment
• AC variable frequency drives/DC variable speed drives
• Programmable Logic Controllers and automated equipment
• General Industrial or Manufacturing standards & practices including OSHA

 Skills & Abilities –

• Troubleshoot PLC hardware
• Operate electrical test equipment and interpret results
• Read, understand and make use of associated drawings, schematics and diagrams
• Prepare accurate documents
• Understand, interpret and apply the National Electrical Code - NEC
• Plan, organize and prioritize work activities and duties
• Multitask and work under pressure
• Work flexible hours
• Weekly rotating shift work schedule

 

Qualifications

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 www.novolex.com.

 

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 hrcompliance@