Manufacturing Electrical Technician -- PLC & Drives Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Is this you?

• The person who can trace a 480V fault from breaker to load without breaking a sweat?
• Comfortable connecting a laptop to Allen-Bradley PLCs, configuring IP addresses, and navigating serial comms?
• Fluent in reading electrical prints and diagnosing Emergency Stop and safety circuits?

If yes, you’ll fit right in at Novolex—where we build packaging solutions across 120 product categories, 250 brands, and 39,000+ SKUs for foodservice, delivery/carryout, processing, grocery, retail, and industrial markets.

Role snapshot

• Troubleshoot electrical, computer, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment on fast-paced manufacturing lines.
• Interpret complex wiring schematics and electrical prints.
• Work across 24V/120V/240V/480V circuits and high-voltage distribution up to 34.5KV, including grounding, transformers, fuses, breakers, and disconnects.
• Maintain AC/DC motors and variable frequency drives; support servo motors and encoders.
• Use a laptop to diagnose PLCs (Allen-Bradley), Ethernet IP addressing, and serial communication issues.
• Tune and repair temperature control systems—thermocouples, controllers, solid-state relays, and heaters.
• Verify and repair industrial safety circuitry, including Emergency Stops.

What you bring

• HS diploma or GED plus 3–5 years of relevant experience or qualified technical education/certification.
• AAS or AOS in an electrical discipline preferred.
• Commitment to a standard 12-hour, nonrotating schedule (7 PM–7 AM) with occasional overtime on scheduled days off.
• Eligibility to obtain a Pactiv license for safe forklift and man-lift operation.
• Strict adherence to PPE, Pactiv safe work practices, and OSHA/NFPA 70E requirements.
• Strong team orientation with both internal and external resources.

Why Novolex

We’re a leader in food, beverage, and specialty packaging across resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more—supported by a company-wide sustainability commitment.

Sustainability in action

Our strategy rests on three pillars—products, operations, and people—guiding initiatives that move our business and communities forward.

Benefits and well-being

Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and a range of resources to support mental, physical, and financial health. Program availability may vary by location.

Grow your career

Advance with MyLearning courses, industry curricula, a Learning Management System, and the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union).

Community impact

Through our Focused Giving Program, we support organizations championing sustainability and addressing food and hunger needs, while encouraging local facility engagement.

Tools of the trade

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) — Allen-Bradley

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

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 us.fitly.work.