A night in the life on our production floor
In Connersville, IN, the plant hums as the third shift begins. As our Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, you walk the line, listen for subtle changes in a gearbox, scan the HMI for anomalies, and keep our packaging equipment running safely and smoothly. You anticipate issues before they become downtime, document your work in the CMMS, and collaborate with production so every run hits its target.
Compensation, schedule, and how to apply
- Pay: $27.00–$33.00 per hour (hourly)
- Shift: 11:00 pm–7:00 am, Monday–Friday
- Text to apply: 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)
- Location: Connersville, IN
About Novolex
Novolex is a leader in food, beverage, and specialty packaging serving foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial markets. Our materials expertise spans resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more. We deliver both stock and custom solutions across 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs.
Our sustainability vision centers on three pillars—products, operations, and people—guiding ambitious initiatives that drive continuous improvement across the business.
Role snapshot
Own the proactive care of production machinery by applying preventive maintenance routines, rapid troubleshooting, and safe repair practices that reduce downtime and elevate reliability.
What you'll do
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair production-line equipment to minimize downtime.
- Interpret diagrams, schematics, OEM manuals, and engineering specs to guide service actions.
- Conduct scheduled audits across assigned production lines to verify readiness.
- Help curb downtime by coaching operators on routine preventive care and checking compliance.
- Contribute to evaluating the effectiveness of PM routines and their schedules.
- Recommend improvements that enhance safe operation of machinery and equipment.
- Record detailed work orders and findings in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Safely remove and replace defective components using hoists, lifts, forklifts, hand tools, and power tools; assess part condition by examining surface and fit.
- Verify dimensional requirements with rules, calipers, micrometers, and other precision instruments; determine if adjustments or part changes are needed.
- Use maintenance resources responsibly, including equipment and supplies, to complete assigned work.
- Ensure every maintenance and repair activity follows OSHA, federal, local, and plant safety standards.
- Report suspected causes of failure; participate in or request follow-up investigations to define root causes.
- Promote a safe workplace by consistently following facility safety policies and procedures.
- Support PPE policies for employees and visitors alike.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you bring
- High school diploma or GED.
- 2–5 years of experience in equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance.
- Strong technical aptitude and patience when dealing with uncertain or variable situations.
- Hands-on skill with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, and electrical troubleshooting.
- Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
- Working knowledge of safety practices.
- Comfort with power tools.
- Sound, timely decision-making.
- Adaptability, flexibility, and exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience in industrial manufacturing is a plus.
Physical requirements
Below is our physical requirement statement exactly as stated for this role:
Physical Requirements (must be able to meet with or without accommodation):
Sitting, standing, walking
Lifting and carrying:- 0-49 lbs.
Pushing pulling, twisting, climbing, stooping, kneeling
Reaching, grasping, repetitive motions
Ready to keep a complex operation running right?
Text 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX) to start the conversation today.