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Maintenance Specialist

Novolex · Santa Fe Springs, CA

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Level
Specialist
Team
Reliability
Industry
Packaging
Posted
11 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A specialist reliability role at Novolex (packaging) in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

Tools it names
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Tooling

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $115k–$178k.

Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 164 reliability engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 163 other live reliability postings in California.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $115k–$178k, from 73 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 66%
  • New product launch 44%
  • FMEA 34%
  • Automation 31%
  • SPC 22%
  • ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Training programPromotion path mentionedLifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: Novolex in Santa Fe Springs

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Must be able to comply with facility safety regulations, including wearing of proper PPE, and following general required facility safety practices
  • ◆Ability to perform time-sensitive work, with focus on work quality and reliability
  • ◆Address any emergency calls while on the job site, particularly relating to production-sensitive items
  • ◆Must be able to work independently and/or with other teams of varying disciplines
  • ◆Ability to effectively communicate with floor operators to understand equipment-related malfunctions, failures, and general defects
  • ◆Must have the ability to identify and troubleshoot machine/equipment/tooling (molds & dies) and system issues, and be able to effectively communicate findings to operations and management
  • ◆Perform all basic mechanical (electrical a plus), PM work on all systems in an efficient and timely manner
  • ◆Perform set-up and tooling changeovers on thermoforming equipment to meet validation

requirements

– this would include press spins, platen parallelism measurements, etc. in an efficient and timely manner

  • ✓Responsible for operating thermoformers when needed for maintenance, set-up, or production needs as situations dictate
  • ✓Train other employees on maintenance, set-up, and changeover job duties to an effective level of performance
  • ✓Communicate improvement opportunities to the technical group
  • ✓All checklists and other paperwork (including electronic) accurately completed in a timely manner
  • ✓Perform all tooling (Die & Mold) set-up/changeover prep jobs
  • ✓Run samples in support of the Process Technician and in the absence of the Process Technician to meet product specification

Qualifications

  • ✓Practical knowledge and ability to use basic hand and power tools, precision measuring devices, and heavy equipment
  • ✓Ability to operate mobile equipment, including forklifts and scissor-lifts
  • ✓Ability to understand and execute technical directives
  • ✓Ability to understand and interpret mechanical schematics and/or manuals
  • ✓Good working knowledge of mechanical devices and linkages, conveying systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics
  • ✓Basic knowledge and troubleshooting skills on cooling towers, compressed air systems, and water chillers/heat exchangers
  • ✓Working knowledge of rigging techniques and general machinery handling
  • ✓General building maintenance knowledge
  • ✓General understanding and ability to use HMI controls
  • ✓Basic electrical knowledge (troubleshooting/repairs) a plus
  • ✓Able to lift 50 lbs
  • ✓Able to operate tooling-associated equipment as it relates to tool maintenance & prep

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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

Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunities!

Maintenance Specialist, Santa Fe, CA|Hiring Immediately

Available Shifts

  • •1st Shift
  • •06:00 AM-2:30 PM
  • •Rotating two days off
  • •2nd Shift
  • •02:00 PM-10:30 PM
  • •Rotating two days off
  • •$1.00 Shift differential

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