What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Novipax?
Headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, with plants strategically located across the USA, Novipax is safeguarding the future by partnering with fresh protein and produce processors, grocery retailers, foodservice providers, packaging distributors, and healthcare providers to deliver absorbent solutions that protect packaged fresh food and healthcare professionals and patients. Novipax manufactures a suite of category-leading absorbents, including Dri-Loc, Pad-Loc, Multi-Loc and Prep Pads, and the revolutionary active absorbents Dri-Loc XtendaPak and UltraZap XtendaPak.
We believe in Protecting the Things That Matter Most. This is a workplace where your team members have your back—and are pulling for you to succeed. Where family comes first and community counts. If there’s one thing that defines the Novipax team, it’s that we win together.
RESPONSIBILITIES: (include, but are not limited to, the following)
MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We believe in Protecting the Things That Matter Most. This is a workplace where your team members have your back—and are pulling for you to succeed. Where family comes first and community counts. If there’s one thing that defines the Novipax team, it’s that we win together.
RESPONSIBILITIES: (include, but are not limited to, the following)
- Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on all equipment as well as provides process troubleshooting as needed.
- Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problem; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
- Removes/replaces defective parts in a safe manner.
- Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory levels; anticipating needed parts.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Must be able to do minor welding, brazing and cutting torch.
- Be able to do minor repairs to truck, forklifts, etc.
- Operate Jib Cranes and Forklifts in safe manner.
- Wear safety equipment and obey safety rules.
- Be able to make minor repairs to building through the use of masonry, carpentry and/or cement work.
- Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder and other metal working tools to make and repair parts.
- May work in other areas throughout the plant.
- And / or other duties as may be assigned.
- Report any Food Safety Problem to senior management.
- Initiates purchase order requests for parts a machine.
MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Standing: Most tasks are performed in a standing position with frequent walking.
- Lifting: Frequent lifting of items ranging in weight from 20 lbs. to 75 lbs. Crain Hoists are available.
- Walking: Frequent walking of short distances (approx. 200 feet or less).
- Carrying: Frequent carrying of items ranging in weight from 20 lbs. to 75 lbs. Crain Hoists are available.
- Bending: Frequent bending and crouching required to complete assembly tasks.
- Reaching: Continuous full range of motion from above the shoulders to below the knees.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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