Maintenance Technician
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Novipax Paxinos, Paxinos, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob DescriptionPosted Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:00 AMHeadquartered 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 â 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:Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on all equipment as well as providing process troubleshooting as needed.Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.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 trucks, forklifts, etc.Operate Jib Cranes and Forklifts in a safe manner.Wear safety equipment and obey safety rules.Be able to make minor repairs to buildings 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 and machines.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as assigned.MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDSStanding: 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. Crane 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. Crane 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.Novipax is successful because of the diversity of our talented Crew. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace individuals and what makes them, them. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment. We provide our employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for career development, and a balance. We encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Novipax Paxinos, Paxinos, Pennsylvania, United States of America#J-18808-Ljbffr