What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Maintenance Mechanic (PLC/Drives) position at Novolex Corporate?
You care about craftsmanship and uptime. In this role, you’ll combine electro‑mechanical expertise, disciplined PM, and a collaborative spirit to elevate equipment reliability across our manufacturing operations.
Impact you’ll makeFrom concept to commercialization, you’ll translate documentation into action—reading prints, isolating faults, and restoring equipment quickly. You’ll lead tasks, steward spare parts accuracy, and champion safety and ISO‑aligned quality practices.
Responsibilities- Troubleshoot and repair production/plant equipment with limited supervision; address electrical and electro‑mechanical failures.
- Implement preventive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
- Identify defective parts; submit requisitions with proper nomenclature; follow storeroom withdrawal/return protocols and maintain awareness of available spares.
- Operate motorized and peripheral equipment, standard hand tools, and basic machine shop equipment; apply general machine shop knowledge.
- Document work thoroughly; adhere to established maintenance procedures; maintain a safe, clean work environment.
- Model teamwork and take the lead on assigned tasks; complete shift‑specific duties from the maintenance supervisor; perform other duties as needed.
- Administrative: Accurate data entry/posting in ERP and related systems.
- Communication & teamwork: Build trust, collaborate cross‑functionally, and prioritize multiple demands calmly and effectively.
- Safety: Engage in all company safety programs, policies, and procedures.
- Quality: Create and maintain ISO‑compliant processes.
- Technical depth: Advanced understanding of processes from concept through commercialization.
- Mechanical/technical: Advanced mechanical aptitude; thorough knowledge of production technologies and equipment capabilities.
- 3–5 years of relevant industrial maintenance experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Mechanical pretest prior to employment and ability to pass a multi‑choice with handwritten section test.
- Vocational/trade school with electro‑mechanical focus preferred.
- Ability to read/use micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments.
- Strong speaking and presentation skills for effective meetings.
- 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
- Electrical Troubleshooting & Repair
- Pneumatics Troubleshooting
- General Maintenance & Repair
- PLC ecosystems: Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Siemens
- Servo motors
ADA – Essential Functions:
Must be able to:
Work a 8, 10 and/or 12-hour shift, standing and walking for extended periods
Climb
Heed safety warnings, devices and alarms
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Lift and carry products weighing up to 50 lbs.
Possess an adequate ability to do problem solving and establish cause and effect relationships in an office and/or manufacturing environment.
ADA – Essential Functions:
Must be able to:
Work a 8, 10 and/or 12-hour shift, standing and walking for extended periods
Climb
Heed safety warnings, devices and alarms
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Lift and carry products weighing up to 50 lbs.
Possess an adequate ability to do problem solving and establish cause and effect relationships in an office and/or manufacturing environment.
Salary : $30