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Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist — Plastics Packaging

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 26 - 28 USD Hourly

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. We’re 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 more—supporting 120 product categories, 250 brands, and 39,000+ SKUs.

What You’ll 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 You’ll 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 pillars—products, operations, and people—fueling wide-ranging initiatives that advance our business and the communities we serve.

Benefits

We prioritize safety and total well-being. You’ll 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 Company's application process should contact
myHRservices@novolex.com.

  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen

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