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.

Controls Technician  |Corsicana, TX | HIRING IMMEDIATELY

If you are self-motivated, reliable, and have a history of mechanical, troubleshooting, and/or automotive repair experience, this job is for you!

Comprehensive Compensation Package:

• Pay Rate: $34-$48 per hour - Depending On Experience

Available Shifts: Mon-Fri 7a-3:30p

The Controls Technician will execute maintenance tasks, which require an in-depth technical knowledge of equipment. The technician will install, setup, troubleshoot, and repair complex equipment breakdowns involving mechanical and electrical aspects of machinery, analyze failures or equipment technical loss causes, and make or suggest improvements as needed. Incumbent works closely with the Facilities Manager, Maintenance Manager, Unit Manager, production associates and other maintenance team members to provide technical support to meet production goals, ensure a safe work environment and meet customer specifications.

 Safety

• Maintain awareness of all safety policies and procedures for the job.
• Remain aware of surroundings and ensure knowledge of all required PPE for the job.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Report any safety concerns, risks, hazards, near misses, or injuries immediately to supervision.

Productivity

• Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and plant facility's mechanical equipment.
• Detects and diagnoses mechanical failures, including pneumatic and hydraulic malfunctions of equipment, and repairs as necessary.
• Utilizes precision measuring tools/devices, hand tools and testing instruments mechanical equipment installation and alignment.
• Reads mechanical prints and technical data during the installation and repair of equipment.
• Maintains housekeeping in areas of assigned responsibility to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Performs other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned, including but not limited to equipment tooling and changeovers. Diagnoses electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical issues associated with all equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Reads electrical schematics and interprets specifications.
• Troubleshoots high-voltage systems up to 480 volt 3-phase, 600 volts DC, and low-voltage control circuits.
• Tests equipment operation including digital multi-meters and amp meters.
• Analyzes and repairs electro-mechanical equipment, fixtures, and process control equipment including processors, sensors, drives, instrumentations, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• HS diploma or equivalency; 3-5 years related experience.

• Strong knowledge of electrical theory including basic ohms-law application.

• Mechanical skills to include experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to utilize hand tools for repair of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts and boom lifts.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, decision making ability and mathematical knowledge.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office.
• Experience in a thermoforming and extrusion environment preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical devices and apparatus.
• Ability to utilize hand tools for repair of mechanical systems.

• Flexibility to work overtime and off shifts as needed
• Must be able to stand for 8-12 hours due to the nature of the work
• Must be able to wear the required PPE to enter the plant/complete the tasks
• We expect regular and timely attendance to avoid disruption to the team and the line. .Analytical, problem solving, strong technical/functional skills.

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, 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.

Novolex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

* THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies.