Plant Automation & Controls Maintenance Technician (Packaging)

Job Description

Job Description

Let’s Keep Production Moving

Join Novolex, a leader in food, beverage, and specialty packaging for foodservice, delivery/carryout, processing, grocery/retail, and industrial customers. We design and produce across resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more—powering 120 categories, 250 brands, and 39,000+ SKUs. Our sustainability vision aligns our products, operations, and people to deliver measurable impact.

What You’ll Do

• Drive uptime by performing safe, cost-conscious electrical maintenance across production assets.
• Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, maintain, service, calibrate, install, and configure equipment.
• Own work orders from start to finish and document work precisely.
• Collaborate with operations, supervisors, and managers; communicate clearly.
• Diagnose PLC hardware issues; use electrical test instruments and interpret findings.
• Read and apply schematics, wiring diagrams, and other technical drawings.
• Apply NEC; prioritize tasks; multitask effectively under pressure; flex hours as needed.

Systems & Machinery You’ll Support

• AC/DC motors, motor controls, MCCs, VFD’s, electrical distribution (≤480 VAC)
• PLCs and automated systems
• Pneumatics and hydraulics
• Extruders, winders, packing/box equipment, slitters, center-folders
• Grinders, shredders, chillers, heat exchangers, conveyors, air compressors

What You Bring

• One of the following: 1+ year Industrial/Manufacturing Maintenance Electrician; OR 2 years trade/technical schooling in a related field; OR 4+ years Industrial/Manufacturing experience with solid electrical capabilities.
• Foundational mechanical aptitude; able to work solo, with a skilled trades partner, and within a team with minimal supervision.
• Ability to stand for extended periods; climb, kneel, squat, crawl; and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to adjust schedule as needed.
• Knowledge of instrumentation/controls, AC & DC drives, distribution equipment, PLCs/automation, and OSHA-aligned industrial standards.

Pay & Schedule

• $31.09/hour starting, paid weekly.
• $7,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates (restrictions apply).
• Eligible for annual and skill-based increases, plus a monthly productivity bonus opportunity*.
• Shift: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM / 7:00 PM–7:00 AM on a 2x2x3 pattern, rotating quarterly between days and nights.

Apply Fast

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Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside resources supporting mental, physical, and financial well-being. Offerings may vary by location.

Community

We invest in local communities through our Focused Giving Program—prioritizing sustainability and hunger-relief initiatives—and encourage site-led volunteerism.

Growth

Upskill with MyLearning: industry and company training, Tuition Reimbursement (Non‑Union), and an LMS designed to build capabilities across the organization.

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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