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Maintenance Electrician I

Novolex · Franklin, OH

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Packaging
Posted
11 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Novolex (packaging) in Franklin, OH.

They ask for
5+ years
Tools it names
PLC
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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

Maintenance Technician roles in Ohio: typical posted base $58k–$75k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 211 maintenance technician openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 223 other live reliability postings in Ohio.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $71k–$107k, from 10 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 50%
  • ✓ Team leadership 42%
  • Welding 34%
  • Root cause 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.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageTraining programPromotion path mentionedLifts up to 25 lbs

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This plant: Novolex in Franklin

2 other open roles at this site.

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Inspect the work of all electricians, and participate in the repair, maintenance, inspection and installation of system projects and make sure it conforms to BPC and NEC specifications
  • ◆Inspects equipment, diagnose machinery, and assigns subordinates tasks
  • ◆Analyze equipment and write preventive maintenance procedures for electricians
  • ◆Plan and develop work schedules based on equipment usage schedules and create and implement procedures for equipment maintenance
  • ◆Maintain material records, determine estimates and submit reports
  • ◆Troubleshoot, identify and repair complex relay systems
  • ◆Determine if motor is under or oversized
  • ◆Be able to configure Probes and Laser Sensors
  • ◆Identify, troubleshoot and repair PLC communication devices
  • ◆Troubleshoot and adjust 4-20 mA signals
  • ◆Determine excitation of encoders
  • ◆Understand internal parameters of a drive, communication with PLC’s and other drives
  • ◆Cross referencing to a new drive
  • ◆Help train other electricians
  • ◆Inspect and test electrical lighting, signals, communication and power circuits

Qualifications

  • ✓High School degree or GED
  • ✓3-5 years of industrial electrical repair experience or any equivalent combinations of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
  • ✓Must be able to distinguish colors to perform essential job duties
  • ✓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 be able to frequently lift and carry 25 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs
  • ✓Must have troubleshooting abilities
  • ✓Must have good communication skills, both oral and written
  • ✓Must have advanced computer and math skills
  • ✓Must have forklift license
  • ✓Must be able to read and comprehend basic English
  • ✓Ability to be flexible to work demands outside of regular work shift

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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 Electrician

Franklin, OH

Available Shifts

  • •1st: 7:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday, occasional weekends if needed & on-call rotation

Overview

Perform advanced level electrical and troubleshooting on individual and complex systems and processes. Serve as crew leader and oversee the work of lower-level Maintenance Electricians. Review workload and establish priority of Electrician work orders and unscheduled downtime with minimal supervision. While working in a safe, effective manner, keep quality in mind at all times. Work in a cooperative team environment to carry out the preventative maintenance program, repair, modify and overhaul the plant equipment and maintain building as necessary. Perform all other duties or tasks as directed by supervision.

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