Maintenance Technician-Industrial (BP2)
Novolex · Bedford Park, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Novolex (packaging) in Bedford Park, IL. Electrical wiring and electronic controllers is necessary.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Injection molding, Extrusion
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Illinois: typical posted base $62k–$93k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 169 maintenance technician openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 177 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $76k–$103k, from 13 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 53%
- ✓ PLC 41%
- Welding 34%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Injection molding, Extrusion, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Novolex in Bedford Park
3 other open roles at this site.
- Automation Technician I · Controls · Technician
- Automation Technician · Controls · Technician
- Extrusion Process Technician · Process · Technician
Full description from NovolexAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆As a Maintenance Technician you will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical wiring and electronic controllers is necessary.
- ◆As a Maintenance Technician you will tear down; replace defective component units and parts such as bearings, motors, servo motors, PLC's, gears, electronic drives, clutches, brakes, belts, chains and electrical parts.
- ◆Maintenance Technician's perform all preventive maintenance checks, as required.
- ◆Works from specifications on blueprints, drawings, and layouts.
- ◆Repair equipment to maximum efficiencies, which meet or exceed productivity improvements and waste reduction requirements.
- ◆Continuously monitor equipment and communicate to supervision all equipment problems or concerns.
- ◆Follows safety rules and keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition
Qualifications
- ✓Maintenance Technician candidates should have 3+ years of Maintenance experience within a manufacturing organization.
- ✓Prior Injection Molding or Extrusion, preferred.
- ✓Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
- ✓Experience with Packaging Equipment is desirable.
- ✓Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems and machinery
- ✓Must be able to read blueprints.
- ✓Maintenance Technicians should have own tools; company will provide additional specialty tools if necessary.
- ✓Proficient with Computers is a plus.
- ✓Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
- ✓Good communication skills are required to interact with Supervision and other Departments.
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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
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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
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