Maintenance Mechanic
Novolex · Carrollton, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Novolex (packaging) in Carrollton, TX. Troubleshoot & Perform repairs on bag machinery and support equipment as directed by maintenance supervisor.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, PLC, Welding, Extrusion, 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.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 239 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $89k–$111k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- ✓ Welding 36%
- ✓ PLC 29%
- Root cause 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, Extrusion, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Novolex in Carrollton
1 other open role at this site.
- Maintenance Manager · Reliability · Manager
Maintenance Mechanic at Novolex in other locations
Novolex lists this title in 6 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
Full description from NovolexAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Troubleshoot & Perform repairs on bag machinery and support equipment as directed by maintenance supervisor.
- ◆Comply with all safe work procedures when performing tasks, such as but not limited to Lock Out / Tag Out, & Confined Space.
- ◆Repair machine defects found other than scheduled when discovered.
- ◆Report any machine defects identified during repairs that cannot be corrected to Maintenance Manager.
- ◆Maintain proper housekeeping on the job site.
- ◆Improve skill level either by training or on the job experience.
- ◆Be a team player, assisting fellow mechanics or other employees requiring help.
- ◆Work required overtime to complete repairs of down equipment.
- ◆Strive to perform work in a timely manner, reducing machine down time to a minimum.
- ◆Maintain a “zero defect” attitude and perform repairs once.
- ◆Ask questions if not familiar with the repair or procedure.
- ◆List of expected skill areas to be held or obtained, (not all are required):
- ◆Machinist
- ◆Pipefitter
- ◆Electro-pneumatic troubleshooting
- ◆Mechanical troubleshooting
- ◆Machine assembly and installation
- ◆Welding, brazing, burning
- ◆Part rebuilding
- ◆Building repair, general maintenance
- ◆Machine overhaul
- ◆Air compressor maintenance
- ◆Electrician
Qualifications
- ✓Eligible to work in the United States.
- ✓Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.
- ✓Work overtime as required.
- ✓Ability perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
- ✓High School Graduate or GED required
- ✓Technical Degree preferred, but willing to count years of experience
- ✓Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a maintenance/production environment
- ✓Electrical training/experience with 480 3 phases/machine controls – preferred
- ✓Experience with VFD Drives and PLCs a plus
- ✓Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures required.
- ✓Previous work experience in mechanical, electrical and/or experience in blown film industries strongly preferred.
- ✓Experience operating forklift equipment
- ✓Familiar with all OSHA and GMP standards &
requirements
- ✓Computer Skills
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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.
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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| Carrollton, TX|HIRING IMMEDIATELY|
Available Shift
- •Wednesday - Saturday 7:00pm - 7:00am
Text to apply number
- •928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)
Job Overview
Under the general direction of the Plant Engineer/Maintenance Manager, this position is responsible for supporting various maintenance functions such as: installing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing production, process and facility manufacturing equipment onsite, as well as performing modifications, repairs, and preventative/predictive maintenance tasks on existing equipment.
The Industrial Multi-craft Technician (MT) will work on various production systems including plastic extrusion, converting, pelletizing and vacuum resin handling. In addition to production equipment the MT will also work on facility equipment such as chillers, air compressors, pumps, blowers, air conditioners, etc. The MT will utilize “Maximo” as the Computerized Maintenance Management System to schedule work, track parts, record hours worked and plan for future work. Essential to success is a focus on safety in all the actions taken by the MT and of those around them.
