Industrial Electrician
Novolex · Yakima, WA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Novolex (packaging) in Yakima, WA. Ongoing training and education are essential to continue to improve work processes.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- 5S, OEE, FDA / GMP, PLC, Automation, EHS / safety
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Washington: typical posted base $70k–$132k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 51 maintenance technician openings in Washington, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Washington plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 57 other live reliability postings in Washington.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Typical $80k–$132k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 47%
- ✓ PLC 40%
- Welding 29%
- Root cause 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for OEE, FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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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 Reliability 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?
- 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.
Industrial Electrician at Novolex in other locations
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Full description from NovolexAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential functions and basic duties
- ◆Follow all safety policies, procedures and practices.
- ◆Must keep work area clean and safe.
- ◆Understanding and daily practice of 5S.
- ◆Ensure proper use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- ◆Communicate with Operations and Maintenance personnel.
- ◆Follow all OSHA, NFPA 70E, National Electrical Code (NEC), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and company safety requirements.
- ◆Ensure electrical work is performed safely and in compliance with applicable regulations.
- ◆Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and incident investigations.
- ◆Follow all food safety and consumer safety policies, procedures, and practices.
- ◆Participate in GMP and food safety training.
- ◆Reports all food safety concerns with urgency.
- ◆Electrical Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated production equipment.
- ◆Diagnose equipment failures using electrical testing devices, schematics, and software diagnostics.
- ◆Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, motors, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, relays, transformers, and lighting systems.
- ◆Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime.
- ◆Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance situations.
- ◆Equipment Installation & Upgrades
- ◆Install new production equipment and electrical systems.
- ◆Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, ladder logic, and technical manuals.
- ◆Assist in machine modifications, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
- ◆Support commissioning and startup of new equipment.
- ◆Automation & Controls
- ◆Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
- ◆Assist with programming modifications under engineering or controls supervision.
- ◆Maintain industrial communication networks and control systems when required.
- ◆Documentation & Communication
- ◆Complete maintenance work orders accurately and in a timely manner.
- ◆Document repairs, equipment history, and parts usage within CMMS or maintenance systems.
- ◆Communicate equipment issues and repair status to supervisors and production personnel.
- ◆Recommend improvements to increase reliability, efficiency, and safety.
- ◆Perform other duties as assigned.
Education/Certification
- ✓HS diploma or GED required
- ✓Technical degree, apprenticeship, or vocational training in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance or related field required
Required experience
- ✓Minimum 3-5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- ✓Experience troubleshooting electrical systems in high-speed manufacturing equipment
- ✓Experience with PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, and industrial automation systems
- ✓Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent certification preferred
- ✓NFPA 70# Certification
- ✓Arc Flash Training
- ✓OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
- ✓Experience using CMMS software
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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
Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunities!
Industrial Electrician|Yakima|HIRING IMMEDIATELY
Shift Openings -
6AM - 4PM 4 Day - 10 HRs Schedule
S chedule: Sunday (off), Monday (off), Tuesday (off), Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Position purpose
The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading electrical systems and equipment used in a manufacturing environment. This position supports production operations by ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and maintaining compliance with all safety, electrical, and company standards. The Industrial Electrician works closely with production, maintenance, engineering, and safety teams to improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), support continuous improvement initiatives, and improve plant efficiency.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- •Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and control circuits.
- •Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
- •Knowledge of NEC, OSHA regulations, and electrical safety standards.
- •Proficiency with multimeters, megohmmeters, amp clamps, and other electrical diagnostic equipment.
- •Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- •Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- •Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- •Strong understanding of quality systems and manufacturing documentation.
- •Mechanical aptitude and process understanding.
- •Ongoing training and education are essential to continue to improve work processes.
A reasonable estimate of the current range is $32-$36 + site performance based bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it