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Maintenance Mechanic

Novolex · Elizabeth, NJ

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Packaging
Posted
10 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Novolex (packaging) in Elizabeth, NJ.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Root cause

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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 41 other live reliability postings in New Jersey.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 52%
  • PLC 50%
  • FDA / GMP 26%
  • Welding 26%
  • EHS / safety 24%

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

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Training programPromotion path mentionedLifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: Novolex in Elizabeth

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Full description from NovolexAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

  • ◆Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on all production machinery and facility related equipment
  • ◆Performs troubleshooting and evaluation of damaged machinery and equipment to determine appropriate repair method in the safest means possible
  • ◆Populates and closes out work orders with pertinent information related to the repair including materials used, root cause analysis, & total downtime
  • ◆Provide safe general facility maintenance and repair
  • ◆Provide safe modifications and upgrades/rebuilds to production equipment
  • ◆Responsible for reading, understanding and interpretation of blueprints, sketches and drawings and machine manuals
  • ◆Actively participate in assigned safety related initiatives
  • ◆Shop work - rebuilding pneumatic components and mechanical assemblies
  • ◆Maintain a clean and organized work area
  • ◆Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

  • ✓3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
  • ✓Proficient with all hand and power tools
  • ✓Effective communicator
  • ✓Must be able to lift 50 lbs
  • ✓Basic computer skills with MS Excel, Word and Outlook Email
  • ✓Strong Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, & Pneumatic skills
  • ✓Experience with 3 phase and high voltage electrical systems
  • ✓Experience working with AC and DC drives
  • ✓Experience with chillers, air compressors, HVAC systems, and boilers
  • ✓Core Competencies: Customer Focus, Action Oriented, Decision Quality, Functional/Technical Skills, Integrity and Trust, Peer Relationships
  • ✓Other Competencies Required: Organization/Time Management

Physical

Requirements

  • ✓Lifting; a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • ✓Carrying; a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • ✓Pulling; 2 hours
  • ✓Pushing; 3 hours
  • ✓Reaching above shoulders
  • ✓Walking; 8 hours
  • ✓Standing; 8 hours
  • ✓Kneeling; 4 hours
  • ✓Bending; 6 hours
  • ✓Squatting; 6 hours
  • ✓Climbing;6 hours
  • ✓Visual ability
  • ✓Hearing ability
  • ✓Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, push/pull levers & buttons, and operate various tools
  • ✓Reduces the impact of plastic and paper on the environment through recycling and increased recycled content
  • ✓Sets a high standard of industry leadership and corporate citizenship
  • ✓Creates meaningful benefits for the environment and the community
  • ✓Facilitates environmental action by retailers and the community

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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 Mechanic

Elizabeth, NJ

Available Shift

  • •12:45pm - 9:15pm, Monday - Friday with Saturdays as needed

Overview

Responsible for maintaining facility and industrial maintenance. Maintaining, repairing and rebuilding various production machines and equipment. Responsible for the set up and use of tools and equipment before production use in order to ensure the optimum level of safety. Familiar with a variety of the production floor’s concepts, practices and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

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