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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 CommitmentThe 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.NOW HIRING Electronic Technicians at our Manchester Road location in Kalamazoo, MI!ROLE: To provide electrical and electronics support to the manufacturing facility to maximize safety, quality, and production uptime.Pay Range: $35.88 to $43.16 - Based on ExperienceShift/Hours: Days - 6:00AM to 3:00PM (Monday - Friday)Overtime is guaranteed and at your discretionKEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:Safety:Knowledge of electrical safetyLOTOPPEArc flash ratings and boundariesKnowledge of fall protection safetyKnowledge of PIT safetyCommunication/Teamwork:Ability to work a 12-hour shiftAbility to work in a lean organization, work with a variety of people from different departments dailyAbility to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional teamAbility to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust, and teamworkAbility to multi-task and prioritize as needed without loss of effectiveness and composureREQUIRED Technical Knowledge:Must have knowledge of safety circuits and systemsMust have knowledge of building facilities power distribution, switchgear, and lightingMust have general knowledge of industrial electrical and machine controlsMust be able to read electrical and controls schematics and redline them, if necessaryBe familiar with the basic components of a PLC system; rack, power supply, CPU, and I/O cardsDC motor & drive experienceVFD experience; primarily with ABB and Allen-BradleyServo drive experience; primarily with Rexroth/IndramatControls experience; PID controllers, RTDs, thermocouples, control valves, pressure transmitters, and weigh cellsBasic PC skills. MS Outlook, Word, and Excel. Experience with SAP and Maintenance Connection a plusMust understand and be able to make calculations based on Ohms Law & Watts LawGeneral:Journeyman electrical license, minimum; Master electrical license is preferred5 years of experience in manufacturing electrical & controls maintenance preferredCompleted the 2023 NEC Code updateTroubleshoot manufacturing equipment electrical problems and identifying and then eliminating the root causeTeam oriented with qualities capable of working with others and sharing technical informationWork on small projects as time permitsWill be trained on and able to operate a scissor lift or boom lift and work at heightsWill be trained on and able to operate a PITCreate work orders and enter job time entry (JTE) for themAttend daily meetings and discuss electrical problems and issues with the manufacturing equipment#INDDistWhat You'll Get From UsBenefitsWith 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 EngagementAt 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 DevelopmentWe 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 Evergreen