Industrial Maintenance Technician

Overview Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including food service, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Do you have experience in thermal processing equipment, pneumatic and electrical systems, and a strong understanding of material handling systems etc.??? If, so we are looking for you!!!!

Maintenance Technician- HIRING IMMEDIATELY - Roanoke, TX

• Hourly pay rate $30.00 to $35.00 (Based on Experience) - paid weekly

The Maintenance Technician plans and performs work that requires thorough knowledge of mechanical principles, wiring specification codes, properties of various materials, principles of operation such as motors, conveyors, switches, control boards, generators, circuit breakers, electronic inspection units, etc.

• Troubleshoot & Perform repairs on bag machinery and support equipment as directed by maintenance supervisor.
• Comply with all safe work procedures when performing tasks, such as but not limited to Lock Out / Tag Out, & Confined Space.
• Repair machine defects found other than scheduled when discovered.
• Report any machine defects identified during repairs that cannot be corrected to Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain proper housekeeping on the job site.
• Improve skill level either by training or on the job experience.
• Be a team player, assisting fellow mechanics or other employees requiring help.
• Work required overtime to complete repairs of down equipment.
• Strive to perform work in a timely manner, reducing machine down time to a minimum.
• Maintain a “zero defect” attitude and perform repairs once.
• Ask questions if not familiar with the repair or procedure.
• List of expected skill areas to be held or obtained, (not all are required):
  • Machinist
  • Pipefitter
  • Electro‑pneumatic troubleshooting
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Machine assembly and installation
  • Welding, brazing, burning
  • Part rebuilding
  • Building repair, general maintenance
  • Machine overhaul
  • Air compressor maintenance
  • Electrician skillset a plus

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of pre‑employment background and drug screen.
• Work overtime as required.
• Ability perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
• High School Graduate or GED required
• Technical Degree preferred, but willing to count years of experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a maintenance/production environment
• Electrical training/experience with 480 3 phases/machine controls – preferred
• Experience with VFD Drives and PLCs a plus
• Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures required.
• Previous work experience in mechanical, electrical and/or experience in blown film industries strongly preferred.
• Experience operating forklift equipment
• Familiar with all OSHA and GMP standards & requirements
• Computer Skills

A team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to proactively communicate ideas, changes and improvement suggestions; handle multiple and diverse manufacturing tasks with minimum supervision; and the willingness to be flexible with job responsibilities.

What You’ll Get From Us

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well‑being resources focused on mental,…