Maintenance Associate| Hiring Immediately |Franklin Park, IL

Do you have experience in the manufacturing industry as a Maintenance Associate or Maintenance Technician and looking to grow your career? If so this could be the position for you!

Compensation:

• Starting pay rate from $26.65 - $33.81 per hour
• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases

Hours: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM rotating shift with every other weekend off! 

Benefits Include: 

• 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

Text to Apply PTVE @ 97211

Responsibilities:

Follow all standard work practices and procedures to include:

Hot work permit system, proper startup and shutdown of all plant equipment, confined space policy, identify permit and non-permit confined spaces in the plant, Lockout Tagout procedures, Critical Safety Rules, plant and department safety rules, PPE, MSDS Policy and Procedures, plant fire protection system alarms and diesel pump.

• Certified to operate a Forklift Truck, Scissors Lift, Cherry Picker and Bobcat
• Understand the roles and actions of different individuals for plant emergency response
• Knowledge of asbestos location and radioactive devices in the plant and proper handling
• Know the domestic water system and where the shutoffs are and know where the main gas shutoff is located
• Practice good housekeeping and clean up after all jobs
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Complete work orders in computer
• Lookup crib part in computer on SAP and sign parts out properly and pass on jobs in orderly fashion
• Minor electrical work as needed with proper training- for example: unwire and rewire direct replacement parts, such as valves, photo eyes, small motors, etc.
• Rebuild pumps and change mechanical seals, trouble shoot and repair extrusion vacuum loading systems
• Know application of hydraulic and pneumatic valves on Thermoformers, Punch Presses and Extruders
• Rebuild and change blades on granulators and blowers, install coating rolls and nip rolls, use inside, outside micrometers and other shop measuring tools, bore and broach gears and sprockets, machine and fabricate parts to tolerances of +-.001, weld with mig and arc welding machines
• PM Thermoformer, Punch Presses, PM Extruders, perform hoist inspections, replace and align motors
• Unjam scrap lines and change cyclone and baler filters and perform pipefitting including tubing and hydraulic fittings
• Comply with all Plant rules, safety rules, GMP and PPE guidelines and Department work instructions
• Work as directed by Department Supervisor and as assigned by shift Lead

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent degree or currently employed by Pactiv.» Basic machine shop, welding and blueprint reading

• Ability to speak, read, and write proficiently in English, preferred

• Completion of apprentice program or 2 years experience in maintenance repair

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@novolex.com.

Novolex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer. * THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies.