Maintenance Technician I
Novolex · Reno, NV
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Novolex (packaging) in Reno, NV.
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, SAP, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $61k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 3011 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 27 other live reliability postings in Nevada.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 46%
- Automation 25%
- ✓ EHS / safety 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Novolex in Reno
1 other open role at this site.
- Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
Maintenance Technician I at Novolex in other locations
Novolex lists this title in 3 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
Full description from NovolexAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform installations and debug new equipment
- ◆Maintain, overhaul & repair various types of equipment, systems, components, etc.
- ◆Preventative Maintenance on all industrial machinery
- ◆Troubleshoot and modify any/all industrial machinery
- ◆Ability to provide concise reports using SAP programs, and related forms
- ◆Assist with equipment retrofits/upgrades
- ◆Understanding of common mechanical principles, electrical and electronic theory
- ◆Performs all work in accordance with established OSHA, EPA and safety regulations
- ◆Building maintenance & repair
- ◆Maintain a neat and orderly maintenance shop
- ◆Preform food safety review when work order is completed
- ◆Maintain separated storage of food safe and non-food safe lubricants and ensure proper use in the machines
Qualifications
- ✓Must have a High School Diploma or GED
- ✓Possess basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
- ✓Must be a team player with a “can do” attitude
- ✓Must be able to think on your feet, work with limited supervision and make sound decisions
- ✓Solid knowledge of company policies and the ability to hold people accountable
- ✓Good organization, writing and verbal skills
- ✓Ability to work on multiple projects and work the necessary times to accomplish goals
- ✓Capable of communicating with all levels of internal and external customers
- ✓Capable of working in hot environment and in areas where inks and lubricants are used
- ✓Must be capable of standing for long periods of time
- ✓Must have good communication skills and basic computer and math skills
- ✓Must be able to read basic English
- ✓Regularly required to stand, sit, move about facility, climb stairs, bend, twist, kneel, crouch or crawl, use hands and fingers to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools and controls, grasp, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, lift above shoulder level. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
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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
Maintenance Technician
Reno, NV
Available Shift
- •Nights: 11:30pm-7:30am
Overview
The Maintenance Technician has the primary responsibility of mechanical and electrical machine service and repair on industrial equipment. This position also acts as a technical resource for all processing equipment. This position reports to the respective plant Maintenance Manager and takes direction from the Shift Manager in the absence of the Maintenance Manager. The Maintenance Technician will maintain a clean and safe work environment in the maintenance work areas. Ensure food safe lubricants and non-food safe lubricants are used appropriately. Considers food safety and consumer safety while preforming work. Participates in GMP and food safety training. Follows GMP policy. Reports all food safety concerns with urgency. Performs all other duties or tasks as required by supervision.
