Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Company: Novolex Corporate
Location: Alsip
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician | Now Hiring | Alsip, IL Available Shifts: Days: 5am-5pm Nights: 5pm-5am Compensation Includes: Starting pay rate of $28-31/hour Sign-on Bonus Program of $2,100 Responsibilities Follow all PPE and GMP’s policies, wearing steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets/beard nets, etc. as required Ensure that all quality standards are maintained when performing job duties Review electrical malfunctions as they occur in order to determine the cause and solution Monitor radio and respond to calls as needed Review electrical malfunctions as they occur in order to determine the root cause and solution Control wiring knowledge (24vdc and 120vac) Strong understanding of VFD’s Ability to read ladder logic and troubleshoot PLC’s Knowledge of wiring step-up and step-down transformers Handle all electrical wiring, repair, modifications, and upgrades as needed in the plant Monitor plant equipment and facilities in order to discover and prevent potential problems Handle emergency repairs as quickly as possible in order to minimize downtime Repair air valves as needed Repair and monitor all broken machine parts Repair and rebuild drive motors as needed Remain familiar with all electrical equipment used in the plant Keep accurate records on work completed Meet/achieve production goals set forth by management Qualifications Minimum of 4 years of experience in a maintenance mechanic/technician role in a manufacturing environment Experience with VFD Drives and PLCs Eligible to work in the United States Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen Work overtime as required Ability performs the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation Electrical training/experience with 480 3 phases/machine controls Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs, and procedures required Experience operating forklift equipment Ability to successfully multitask in a fast pace environment The commitment to stay safe and to continue to learn and develop Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management You should be proficient in: Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems Electrical Troubleshooting Electrical Repair Machines & technologies you'll use: Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley) Conveyor Systems Servo Motors

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