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Industrial Equipment Reliability & Automation Technician

Novolex Corporate
Kalamazoo, MI Other
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2026
Why This Role Matters

You will be the go-to problem solver for complex production equipment—protecting uptime, elevating case attainment, and building a culture of proactive maintenance across the work group.

Pay & Hours
  • Compensation: $35.13 to $39.78 an hour
  • Shifts: Days, 5:20am to 5:30pm (3 paid breaks)
  • Shifts: Nights, 5:20pm to 5:30am (3 paid breaks)
What You’ll Tackle
  • Diagnose, repair, and optimize electro-mechanical production and plant systems using schematics, manuals, and drawings—with minimal supervision.
  • Implement and champion preventive maintenance strategies; train teammates to expand capability across shifts.
  • Pinpoint failed components, create precise requisitions with correct nomenclature, and adhere to storeroom withdrawal/return procedures while tracking spare locations.
  • Maintain meticulous maintenance records and follow established procedures to sustain safe, clean operations.
  • Conduct storyboard walks; develop targeted action plans to extinguish repeat failures.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts including line upgrades, design of experiments, and reliability projects.
  • Collaborate daily with the Value Stream Manager, Work Group Leaders, Process Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, Line Technicians, and Set-up Technicians.
  • Provide 24/7 on-call phone support for assistance/reporting to/by team.
  • Complete shift-specific responsibilities assigned by the Maintenance Team Leader; perform other duties as necessary.
Core Competencies
  • Administrative: Accurate data entry within ERP/peripheral systems (SAP, Outlook, Excel, Microsoft, etc.).
  • Communication & Teamwork: Build trust and collaboration; manage priorities and multiple tasks gracefully under pressure.
  • Safety: Participate fully in company safety programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Quality: Establish and sustain ISO-compliant processes.
  • End-to-End Technical Acumen: Understand processes from concept through commercialization.
  • Equipment Operation: Safely run motorized/peripheral equipment; use standard hand tools and basic machine shop equipment.
  • Maintenance Mastery: Apply advanced mechanical aptitude and strong knowledge of manufacturing technologies, methods, machines, and equipment.
Background We’re Looking For
  • 3–5 years of relevant industrial maintenance experience.
  • High school diploma required.
  • Vocational/trade education in electro-mechanical disciplines preferred.
  • Proficiency with precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers).
  • Clear speaking and presentation skills for effective meetings.
Tools, Systems, and Strengths
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
  • Pneumatics Troubleshooting
  • Tape Measure Reading
  • Maintenance and Repair Skills
  • Mechanical Systems & Component Repair

ADA – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Must be able to:

  • Work an 8 – 10-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, establish cause and effect relationships in an office and/or manufacturing environment

Salary : $35 - $40

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