Equipment Service Technician

Overview

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. 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. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future.

Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non‑profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Field Service Technician provides technical service and support for customers who own and operate Evergreen filling machines. The technician is trained and knowledgeable to install, inspect, troubleshoot and service this equipment. The technician also trains the customer’s personnel on proper operating and maintenance techniques to ensure good packing outputs.

• Conducts/controls service activities as assigned to ensure timely customer support and safety are achieved while meeting the budgeted goals and objectives for productivity and utilization.
• Communicates well with central scheduling, management, other departments and customers.
• Functions as the equipment service technician within the departmental advising EPE service management and/or engineering of any problems or situations with models of current or modified design.
• Provides learning experience for both customer and EPE plant personnel on machine operation.
• Learns and grows skill sets and competencies to achieve both business and personal development objectives.
• Meets corporate business and team objectives for antitrust compliance, business information protection, EEO, safety, quality ethical behavior and learning.
• Performs the job safely within an environment which the technician does not control.

Maintains high performance of the paper packing equipment to defend against the competition.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical skills and knowledge.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, use meter & troubleshoot electrical circuits.
• Good working knowledge of pneumatics (valves, air cylinders, etc.).
• Must be a good communicator (including written and verbal English).
• Self-driven to work alone and also in teams, when needed.
• Travel to customer site within assigned territory/region – 70% travel.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Working knowledge MS Office Suite skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).

Desired Requirements:

• Working knowledge to verify inputs & outputs of a PLC and other analog components from HMI (
  
  Note:
  
  not required to program PLC or troubleshoot PLC programs).
• Experience in operating / maintaining packaging equipment or equivalent in dairy / juice industry.
• Possess a passport for possible international travel or the ability to obtain one within the first year of hire.

For individuals hired to work in California, Novolex (Pactiv Evergreen) is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The compensation range is specific to California and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications;

and other business and organizational needs. At Novolex (Pactiv Evergreen), it is not typical for an individual to be hired at…