Machine Technician
Novolex · Jackson, TN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Novolex (packaging) in Jackson, TN. As bags or film come off the production line.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $59k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 81 live postings that list pay, out of 1262 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Tennessee plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 38 other live manufacturing postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 49%
- Tooling 41%
- Welding 23%
- Lean 21%
- 5S 21%
- CNC 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Novolex
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Novolex in Jackson
1 other open role at this site.
- Plant Manager · Production · Manager
Full description from NovolexAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Serve as first line supervisor for Machine Operators, and Utility persons
- ◆Assign employees to production lines and make sure all machines are running on schedule and at production speed
- ◆Monitor bags being run, making sure hourly samples are taken in order to inspect quality and catch any defects and unnecessary waste
- ◆Assist in machine changeovers/order changes and ensure they are completed in a timely manner
- ◆Clean and repair machines as needed
- ◆Make sure work in area is done in a safe manner and employees are following all safety procedures, i.e. PPE, guards, ZES, shirt tails, etc.
- ◆Submit accurate production reports daily and timely
- ◆Make sure employees take breaks, and schedule relief as needed
- ◆Evaluate employees’ performances, and administer counseling and/or disciplinary action, improvement plans and making sure that recurring problems are brought to the attention of Shift Supervisor or Department Manager
- ◆Train new employees or assign them to others to train
- ◆Keep workers supplied with necessary materials
- ◆Make sure employees keep their work areas clean
- ◆Refer employees to Human Resources for complaints and/or first step grievances or other issues as they arise
- ◆Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Practices
- ◆Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management, including food safety
Qualifications
- ✓5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- ✓2-5 years Machine Operator experience
- ✓Effective listening, speaking & writing ability in person and on the phone
- ✓Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and quality instructions, and procedural manuals
- ✓Ability to complete routine reports and records
- ✓Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
- ✓Ability to write clearly and concisely, using good grammar and professional style
- ✓Self managing with organization and time management skills
- ✓Must have good eyesight (no colorblindness) in order to spot flaws in color comparison, print set-up, etc. as bags or film come off the production line
#INDQSR
Company Benefits
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
Formerly Pactiv Evergreen
Show full description ↓Show less ↑
Company Overview
Why Choose Us?
Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.
Our Sustainability Commitment
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.
Job Description
Machine Technician
Jackson, TN
Available Shift
- •2nd: 3:50pm - 12:05am
- •3rd: 11:50pm - 8:05am
