Maintenance Tech - Mechanical I

About Us

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging supporting multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our 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.

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, forming the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability and helping us achieve ambitious goals through wide-ranging initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production machines and plant facility equipment.
• Conduct machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance service.
• Perform emergency and unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Perform mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repair on various equipment and building maintenance.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make adjustments.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Safely operate and repair forklifts.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Requirements

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a maintenance mechanic/technician role in a manufacturing environment.
• Electrical training/experience with 480V 3-phase/machine controls preferred.
• Experience with VFD Drives and PLCs preferred.
• Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs, and procedures.
• Experience operating forklift equipment.
• Ability to successfully multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, continuous learning, and development.
• Completes training courses as determined by management.

Pay

$30 to $40 an hour, paid weekly (based on experience).

Schedule

Day Shift, 2-2-3 schedule.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Variety of well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health.
• Community engagement through the Focused Giving Program, prioritizing sustainability initiatives or addressing food and hunger needs.
• Facility-level support of activities in local communities.
• Training and development opportunities, including skills development and advanced education programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union).
• Learning Management System to support and enhance employee skills.