Maintenance Technician

Novolex is a premier manufacturer specializing in food, beverage, and specialty packaging. Operating across a diverse set of industries such as foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, as well as industrial sectors, Novolex has cemented itself as a leader in packaging solutions. With expertise in an array of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more, the company offers an extensive portfolio encompassing 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs. This breadth and depth of product offerings enable Novolex to serve a wide range of customer needs with both stock and customized packaging solutions.

Novolex is deeply committed to sustainability, guided by a vision centered on three pillars: its products, operations, and people. This commitment drives the company’s ambitious sustainability goals and steers numerous initiatives aimed at minimizing environmental impacts while promoting social responsibility. Through these efforts, Novolex not only advances its business objectives but also supports the well-being of the communities in which it operates.

Novolex is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician to join its Jacksonville, FL facility. This role involves working 12-hour swing shifts alternating monthly between day (7:00 am to 7:00 pm) and night (7:00 pm to 7:00 am) shifts. Compensation for this position ranges from $28.00 to $32.00 per hour. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the repair, replacement, and installation of a variety of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems critical to the manufacturing process. Key tasks include working with power transmission components such as gears, pulleys, belts, bearings, drive shafts, and couplings; pneumatic systems including air lines, cylinders, valves, and solenoids; electrical systems including motors, switches, wiring, motor starters, and circuit breakers; as well as hydraulic components like cylinders, pumps, valves, motors, hoses, and manifolds.

Safe operation of maintenance tools and equipment is paramount, and the ability to fluently use multi-meters to detect voltage levels is required. Candidates must demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills relating to wiring schematics and automated equipment. This role plays a vital part in ensuring smooth production with minimal downtime by maintaining and quickly restoring essential manufacturing systems.

Novolex values experience and technical expertise, with a preference for candidates who have a minimum of 2 years in a maintenance role, electrical training with exposure to 480-volt 3-phase systems and machine controls, as well as experience with VFD drives and PLCs. The ideal candidate will have a background in manufacturing methods and process improvement programs, forklift experience is beneficial, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment is essential. Above all, a strong commitment to safety, continuous learning, and development are core attributes sought by the company.

Working at Novolex means joining a company that places employee health and safety at the forefront and supports workforce well-being through comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, alongside mental, physical, and financial health resources. Novolex encourages employees to engage with the communities where they live and work and provides ongoing professional development opportunities through training programs and tuition reimbursement. This role offers a chance to develop a rewarding career with a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.