Manufacturing Electrical Systems Maintenance Specialist

Do you thrive on solving tough electrical problems?

Picture this: a production winder trips unexpectedly. You arrive with test equipment in hand, read the schematic, isolate a VFD fault, verify motor health, and restore the line—safely and fast. If that sounds like your kind of challenge, you’ll feel at home at Novolex.

We build food, beverage, and specialty packaging for customers across foodservice, delivery/carryout, grocery/retail, and industrial sectors. Our portfolio spans resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more—120 product categories, 250 brands, and 39,000+ SKUs—guided by a sustainability vision centered on products, operations, and people.

What you’ll do

• Own electrical maintenance: troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, install, and configure production equipment to reduce downtime.
• Close out work orders with accurate documentation and clear communication.
• Use electrical meters and analyzers; interpret results to confirm root cause and fix.
• Decode and apply drawings, diagrams, and schematics.
• Diagnose PLC hardware issues and support automated equipment.
• Apply NEC rules; plan and prioritize multiple tasks while working under pressure.
• Partner with operators, peers, and leaders; flex your schedule as needed.

Equipment and technologies in play

You’ll encounter AC/DC motors and motor controls, MCCs, VFDs, 480 VAC and below distribution, PLC-based control systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, extruders, winders, packing and box machinery, slitters, center-folders, grinders, shredders, chillers, heat exchangers, conveyors, and compressed air systems.

Pay, perks, and schedule

• $7,000 sign-on bonus for qualified hires (some restrictions apply).
• Starting pay: $31.09 per hour; paid weekly.
• Eligibility for annual and skill-based wage increases.
• Monthly bonus potential driven by plant productivity.
• 12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and 7:00 PM–7:00 AM on a 2x2x3 pattern; rotates quarterly between days and nights.

Text to apply: 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)

Are we a match?

• Experience path: 1 year as an Industrial/Manufacturing Maintenance Electrician; OR 2 years related trade/technical school; OR 4 years Industrial/Manufacturing experience with strong electrical competencies.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and a safety-first mindset.
• Comfort working independently, side-by-side with trades/operations, and within a team with limited supervision.
• Physical readiness: stand for extended periods; climb, kneel, squat, crawl; lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Schedule flexibility to meet production needs.
• Knowledge base: electrical equipment and instrumentation/controls; AC/DC motors and MCCs; electrical distribution; AC variable frequency and DC drives; PLCs/automation; OSHA-compliant industrial practices.

Benefits and culture

We prioritize safety and well-being with medical, dental, and vision plans plus resources for mental, physical, and financial health. Offerings may vary by location. We give back through our Focused Giving Program—supporting sustainability and hunger-relief efforts—and encourage each facility to engage locally.

Grow here

Advance through MyLearning with industry training, tuition reimbursement (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System designed to build skills at every level.

Legal

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.

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