Industrial Maintenance Technician — Packaging Operations
Columbus, NE - USA
Job Summary
Step into a Night on the Floor in Columbus
Its just before midnight when you arrive at Novolex in Columbus ready to keep a world of packaging moving. As the on-shift expert for plant equipment youll move from line to line ensuring machines start cleanly run safely and stay reliable. One moment youre installing or setting up equipment tied to plant operations and facility services; the next youre diagnosing an electrical issue and replacing a component to keep production on pace.
Throughout the night youll apply your knowledge of hydraulics pneumatics mechanical systems and controls. Youll assist Operators when a mechanical system needs attention upgrade process control equipment as new technology rolls out and stay current on state-of-the-art control systems to prevent downtime before it starts.
Why Novolex
Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food beverage and specialty packaging serving foodservice restaurant delivery and carryout food processing grocery and retail and industrial customers. Our manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans resin paper molded fiber aluminum and more. We offer a broad portfolio of stock and customized solutions across 120 product categories 250 brands and over 39000 SKUs.
Our Sustainability Commitment
We are guided by three pillarsour products our operations and our people. These pillars anchor our company-wide sustainability vision and drive our ambitious goals through wide-ranging initiatives.
Role Highlights
- Maintain and repair mechanical electrical and electronic components for plant equipment and facilities.
- Install set up maintain and repair equipment related to plant operations services and facilities.
- Diagnose repair and replace electrical components as needed.
- Support upgrades to process control equipment as technology evolves.
- Stay knowledgeable on advanced control systems and their application.
- Assist shift Operators by performing mechanical system repairs when required.
Compensation & Schedule
- Starting pay: $21.32$32.68
- $0.55 shift differential
- Eligible for annual and skill-based wage increases
- Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity*
- Available shift: 11:50pm8:00am (SundayThursday)
What You Bring
- Solid understanding of hydraulics pneumatics mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
- Analytical mindset and strong technical skills including electrical and PLC programming
- Team-oriented with clear effective communication at all levels
- HS Diploma or equivalent; Associates degree preferred
- 3 years as a technician in the plastics industry
- Mechanical aptitude and demonstrated problem-solving ability
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Apply Now
Text to apply: (928-NOVOLEX)
Location: Columbus Hiring immediately
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
We are Packaging a Better Future. We strive to be the best at what we do and our demand for excellence is who we are. As a market leader, we are a trusted partner to major global brands and create innovative products used more than 5 billion times each week.