Electrician

Why Choose Us?

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. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Electrician | Now Hiring | Turlock, CA

Compensation Includes:

• Starting range of $39.54/Hr - paid Bi-weekly

Available Shift:

• 7AM -3PM Monday - Friday

Position Overview:

The Maintenance Electrician position will provide electrical / mechanical maintenance work to the facility and industrial machinery. Individuals will have a strong understanding of electrical code, schematics, industrial specifications, and use of common electrician tools. The facility operates 24 hours per day 5-6 days per week.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Work with assigned production and maintenance employees to complete troubleshooting or repairs based on maintenance work orders and inventory.
• May work with materials and production to complete assigned projects and improvements.
• Troubleshoot electrical, computer, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment/systems commonly used in industrial manufacturing applications.
• Understand and follow electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications using hand tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment.
• Disassembles, repairs/replaces parts and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pumps, conveyors, belts, fans, etc.
• Cleans, lubricates & adjusts functional parts of mechanical devices as necessary.
• Major electrical repairs including 24VDC, and 120VAC Control Systems, 3-phase systems up to 480V, PLC’s, VFD’s.
• AC and DC drives, instrumentation, and hydraulic/pneumatic controls.
• Industrial temperature control systems, including thermocouples, temperature controllers, solid state relays, and heating elements.
• New installations of equipment, replace and test electrical circuits.
• Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment using test instruments such as ammeter, ohmmeter, voltmeter, testing lamp, or megger.
• Replaces faulty switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systems.
• Removes and replaces electrical transformers & lighting fixtures as needed.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out.
• Communicates problems encountered throughout the shift to the Production Supervisor, Maintenance Lead or Maintenance Manager.
• Operates any equipment needed to perform job
• Must be capable of covering both mechanical and electrical equipment without support on off shifts.

• Has operating knowledge of all production & service equipment.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years electrical maintenance experience with strong electrical/mechanical knowledge of industrial systems and automated technologies.
• 2 year electrical degree or similar education preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Trained in lock out/tag out procedures.

Education, Skills, and/or Experience Required: 

• Must pass an electrical aptitude test.
• Must be Arc Flash certified or have the ability to become Arc Flash certified.
• Must possess excellent troubleshooting skills
• PLC troubleshooting experience and work with tension controllers are a plus.
• VFD troubleshooting and replacement.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands: 

• Must be able to accurately observe correct paths of travel and areas for product placement.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with teammates.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Position is regularly scheduled for an 8-hour day shift. Work hours may vary based on operational and business needs. Position includes on-call responsibilities as needed.
• Adhere to wear PPE in all areas of the manufacturing facility
• Check work areas for safety hazards and take corrective action as necessary.

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What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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

myHRservices@novolex.com

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