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.

Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• $40.95 to $42.55 per hour*
• Medical, dental and vision options
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman’s Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
• Broad Based Employee Award Program—value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

*The range provided is based on cost of living/geography and what we believe is reasonable in the market at the time of posting. This role may be eligible for annual bonus and annual merit increase, as well as long term compensation. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors.

How You'll Perform the Role

• Performs various duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.
• Conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance service.
• Provides emergency and unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Performs mechanic skills including but not limited to, mechanical, and hydraulic troubleshooting, and repair of packaging and production machines.
• Performs electrical troubleshooting and repair on various equipment and building maintenance.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make adjustments.
• Will use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Safely operate and repair forklifts.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

What We Need From You

Requirements:

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:00pm, be available for overtime as needed, and be on call during a regular rotation schedule.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in a maintenance mechanic/technician role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with VFD Drives and PLCs is preferred.
• Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs, and procedures is required.
• Experience operating forklift equipment is required.
• Ability to successfully multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• The commitment to stay safe and to continue to learn and develop.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete training courses as determined by management.

Preferences:

• Electrical training/experience with 480 3 phases/machine controls is preferred, but not required.
• Five to fifteen (5-15) years’ experience in electrical and equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of the principles of electricity and electronics; electrical codes; standard methods, materials, tools and equipment of the trade; electrical devices such as controls, switches, starters, transformers, motors, and panel boards; and potential occupational hazards connected with electrical work and the safety standards and practices.

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.