Maintenance Electrician I

About the role

The Electrical Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and installing electrical and mechanical systems on production and facility support equipment within a polystyrene tray manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in supporting safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations across all production areas and utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on manufacturing and facility support equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime and improve operational reliability.
• Diagnose equipment failures using electrical schematics, manuals, meters, and diagnostic tools.
• Install, replace, and repair motors, drives, sensors, relays, switches, control components, and other industrial electrical equipment.
• Support production equipment including: NRM foam extruders, Irwin Thermoformers, Rennco packaging equipment, Waldrop Padders.
• Maintain and repair facility support equipment including air compressors, pumps, hydraulic systems, cooling tower water systems, and other plant utilities.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems and perform basic programming modifications when required.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety standards.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Work closely with production personnel to resolve equipment issues and improve machine reliability.
• Complete maintenance work orders and maintain accurate repair documentation.
• Aid in equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain housekeeping and organization standards in maintenance and production areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Minimum of three years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, and industrial control systems preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with extrusion and thermoforming equipment is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, moving equipment, and industrial chemicals.
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Experience using CMMS maintenance systems preferred.
• Understanding of OSHA and NFPA electrical safety standards.

Benefits

Novolex offers 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.