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's 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.

Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunity!

Printer Mechanic| Macon, Georgia| Hiring Immediately

Compensation

• Competitive hourly range:  $27.47-$33.43 per hour-paid weekly
• Pay: Competitive starting pay rate based on experience and qualifications
• Increases: Eligible for annual wage increases
• Bonuses: Eligible for monthly bonuses based on plant productivity
• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family

Available Shift 

• 1st and 2nd Shift
• Rotating every eight weeks
• 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
• 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• 2/2/3 schedule

Position Overview

The Printer Mechanic role is responsible for maintaining production equipment in the printer area and responding to trouble calls as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows all documented safety, quality, and maintenance procedures.
• Performs printer general maintenance.
• Utilizes quarterbacking to facilitate changeovers.
• Supports production in all areas to troubleshoot and address problems.
• Maintains spare parts inventory.
• Documents daily maintenance activity.
• Maintains excellent housekeeping standards to maintain a safe work area.
• Maintains effective communication with operators and plant supervision.
• Immediately addresses and reports safety issues or hazards.
• Maintains excellent safety record.
• Maintains an excellent attendance record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated industrial maintenance experience.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including successful completion of jobs or similar activities.
• Demonstrated self-compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Experience with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); Maintenance Connection experience preferred.

Skills

 An individual must have the following skills in the Printer Mechanic position:

• Interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Demonstrate initiative in addressing and/or resolving repair issues.
• Effective communication skills.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Physical requirements

 This position is located in a manufacturing location. Physical requirements will include, but are not limited to:

• Standing for lengthy periods (frequent)
• Sitting for extended periods (frequent)
• Climbing up/down stairs/ladders/platforms (occasional)
• Working in a manufacturing environment that includes periods of hot and cold weather, dust, noise above 85 dBA, occasional odors, and moving equipment (frequent)

Working conditions:

 An individual who works in the Printer Mechanic position:

• Must be physically able to lift to 40 pounds on an occasional basis, and work in a hot/cold environment.
• Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour schedule.
• Must have a basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Must have personal tools up to one (1) inch.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certification in a related field preferred

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.