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Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist — Plastics Packaging


Job Location:

Chattanooga, TN - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 26 - 28
Posted: 21 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Ready to keep high-speed molding lines running at their best

If you thrive on solving complex machine issues and preventing downtime this opportunity at Novolex could be a match. Were a leader in food beverage and specialty packaging across foodservice delivery/carryout processing grocery/retail and industrial sectors. Our footprint spans resin paper molded fiber aluminum and moresupporting 120 product categories 250 brands and 39000 SKUs.

What Youll Do
  • Perform precise mold changeovers.
  • Troubleshoot electrical pneumatic hydraulic and mechanical systems using diagrams OEM manuals and engineering specs.
  • Disassemble/replace faulty parts with hoists hand tools and power tools; assess form/texture to validate wear.
  • Measure and verify tolerances with rules calipers and micrometers.
  • Execute preventive maintenance and thorough cleaning on equipment.
  • Maintain strict compliance with OSHA Federal Local and plant safety standards.
  • Apply hands-on knowledge of plant utilities like chillers and compressors.
  • Report mold/equipment defects to leadership promptly.
  • Document actions anomalies and follow-ups to ensure seamless shift-to-shift continuity.
  • Complete assigned training requirements.
  • Support additional maintenance tasks as assigned.
Must-Have Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent plus technical training.
  • Minimum 4 years in a maintenance mechanic/technician role within manufacturing.
  • Forklift operation experience.
  • Clear English communication (written/verbal) and computer literacy for documentation.
  • Personally supplied maintenance tools.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Availability for overtime including weekends as required.
Technical Strengths
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • High Voltage Systems
  • Maintenance and Repair Skills
Tools & Controls Youll Encounter
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc Allen Bradley Siemens Sigmatek)
  • Conveyor Systems
  • Servo Motors
Compensation

The reasonable hourly range for this position is $26.00$28.00. Final compensation is determined by a variety of factors such as your skills experience training certifications/licensure and current business needs. It is uncommon for offers to land at the top of the range; each decision reflects the specifics of the case.

Why Novolex
Sustainability

Our sustainability strategy rests on three pillarsproducts operations and peoplefueling wide-ranging initiatives that advance our business and the communities we serve.

Benefits

We prioritize safety and total well-being. Youll find competitive medical dental and vision coverage plus programs that support mental physical and financial health. Benefits may vary by location.

Community Engagement

Through our Focused Giving Program we support organizations focused on sustainability and on addressing food and hunger challenges. We also encourage facility-level community involvement.

Learning & Advancement

Grow with ongoing skills development through MyLearning industry training curricula a Learning Management System and Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union).

Compliance Notices

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 Companys application process should contact
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  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen


Required Experience:

IC


About Company

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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.

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