Entry-Level Plant Reliability Technician (CMMS/Automation)

Job Description

Job Description

Join a team that keeps essential packaging moving

Novolex supplies food, beverage, and specialty packaging to industries including foodservice, delivery/carryout, grocery and retail, food processing, and industrial markets. We work across resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and other materials—delivering 120 product categories under 250 brands and more than 39,000 SKUs.

Our sustainability strategy focuses on three pillars—products, operations, and people—to drive progress company-wide.

• 12-hour schedule on a 2-2-3 rotation
• 1st Shift: 07:00 AM–07:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 07:00 PM–07:00 AM

• Perform basic troubleshooting on automation and production equipment.
• Execute equipment set-ups and preventive maintenance to sustain performance.
• Diagnose and correct equipment-related processing issues.
• Use a computer-based inventory system to generate reports and find spare parts.
• Complete day-by-day CMMS activities in Maintenance Connection.
• Assist maintenance and production teams; help train peers when requested.
• Meet quality expectations within time standards set by management (verbal and written).
• Wear required PPE and follow all safety rules and procedures—no exceptions.
• Stay flexible with scheduling and maintain clean, safe, organized work areas.
• Adhere to all company rules and policies; perform other duties as needed.

• Proficiency with desktop software and Maintenance Connection CMMS.
• Experience with computerized machine controls and operator interfaces.
• Highly organized, accountable, and solutions-focused; able to multitask.
• Clear oral and written communication; comfortable working with all levels.
• Ability to act independently and apply sound work practices with minimal direction.
• Team-first attitude.
• Foundational hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and/or general maintenance background.
• Preferred: exposure to thermoforming, injection molding, or plastics manufacturing.
• High School Diploma or GED; technical credentials preferred.

• Operate safely in a moderately conditioned, industrial manufacturing setting.
• Frequently climb 10–40 steps; occasionally climb 5–10 ladder rungs.
• Work in a range of temperatures as conditions vary.

• Benefits that support you: medical, dental, vision, plus programs for mental, physical, and financial wellness (offerings may vary by location).
• Community commitment: our Focused Giving Program supports sustainability and hunger relief causes, alongside site-level community engagement.
• Career growth: access skills development via MyLearning, industry training, a robust LMS, and Tuition Reimbursement for eligible non-union employees.

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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com.