Plant Maintenance Mechanic, Printing & Converting Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Plant Maintenance Mechanic — Grow your impact at Novolex (Athens, GA)

You make complex production lines run like clockwork. At Novolex in Athens, GA, you’ll apply that talent across injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, and flexographic printing—keeping vital packaging equipment safe, reliable, and efficient. Employment is contingent on passing the Ramsay Mechanical Aptitude Test.

Every repaired gearbox, aligned drive belt, and verified clearance helps our teams deliver consistent quality. You’ll be the problem-solver who prevents downtime and elevates performance—one PM checklist and root-cause fix at a time.

• Own preventive maintenance: change oils and lubricants; check compressors, power supplies, and batteries; inspect belts, drives, and conveyors; replace filters; document results
• Troubleshoot and repair using diagnostics, manuals, blueprints, and parts catalogs; then reassemble and validate to factory specifications
• Install, pipe, and commission machinery and building systems for production lines and presses
• Weld and cut (MIG/Arc); perform light fabrication, basic carpentry, and plumbing (threading/soldering)
• Measure and adjust with precision instruments, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges
• Maintain an organized maintenance area and ensure tools/equipment are cleaned, lubricated, and service-ready
• Champion safety by wearing required PPE—hairnet, earplugs, gloves, apron, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes—and following all procedures

• 3–5 years in industrial maintenance with strong troubleshooting skills
• Successful completion of the Ramsay Mechanical Aptitude Test
• Ability to read/interpret mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints and schematics
• Hands-on experience across: Mechanical (gears, pulleys, chains, belts, shafts, gearboxes, pumps, air compressors; HVAC experience a plus), Electrical (AC/DC motors/drives, 480V 3-phase, transformers, control power, relays), Pneumatic , Hydraulic , and Electronic systems (PLC/ladder logic; C programming a plus)
• Welding (TIG and Stick) and basic machining (mill, lathe, grinder, saw, drill) a plus
• Self-motivated with solid attendance and the ability to prioritize independently
• Physically able to stand 8 hours, lift up to 50 lbs frequently, and wear PPE

• Injection molding, extrusion, and thermoforming machines
• Flexographic printing presses
• Conveyor systems
• Servo motors and VFDs

Bring your craft and curiosity. In this role, you’ll deepen multi-discipline expertise—mechanical to electrical to controls—while supporting new equipment installs and continuous improvement across the plant.

Ready to keep production moving and make a measurable difference? Apply to join Novolex in Athens.