Multi Craft Maintenance Technician
Novolex · Franklin, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Novolex (packaging) in Franklin, OH. Provide support to the manufacturing processes by repairing industrial equipment including electrical components, motors, pumps, hydraulic systems, compressors, chillers and boilers.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding, EHS / safety
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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
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $71k–$107k, from 10 postings that list pay.
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.
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This plant: Novolex in Franklin
2 other open roles at this site.
- Maintenance Electrician I · Reliability · Technician
- Process Technician · Process · Technician
Full description from NovolexAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Provide support to the manufacturing processes by repairing industrial equipment including electrical components, motors, pumps, hydraulic systems, compressors, chillers and boilers
- ◆Complete preventative maintenance tasks to ensure proper functioning of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- ◆Ability to read, interpret and analyze electrical/mechanical schematics, block diagrams, and flow charts
- ◆Possess basic knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics
- ◆Possess electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills
- ◆Must be computer literate and understand PLC principles functions
- ◆Industrial welding experience a plus
- ◆Have a working knowledge and understanding of HAZMAT, MSDS, EPA, and OSHA
requirements
- ✓Good time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
- ✓Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with production staff
- ✓Ability to read, write and understand sufficient English to read machinery controls, load types, temperature, time, etc.
- ✓Must be multi-talented, extremely flexible in work assignments
- ✓Willingness to integrate into a closely knit team
Qualifications
- ✓5 years maintenance experience in manufacturing environment
- ✓Ability to read, interpret and analyze electrical/mechanical schematics, block diagrams, and flow charts 3. Basic knowledge and troubleshooting skills of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- ✓Ability to identify and diagnose problems and implement corrective action
- ✓Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications and other computer programs
- ✓Knowledge of composites and plastics
- ✓Knowledge of company safety department policies and procedures including Lock Out Tag Out
- ✓Good applied interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- ✓Must be able to read and comprehend basic English and perform basic math functions including reading a tape measure
- ✓Ability to work from heights (Ladders, Aerial Lifts, Roofs, etc.) and in confined spaces
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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
Multi Craft Maintenance Technician
Franklin, OH
Available Shift
- •12 hour: 7:00pm - 7:00am, rotating days
Overview
The successful candidate will work independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks. He/she will trouble shoot issues, repair failures of production and facilities equipment, and ensure maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness. Selected candidates will also be involved with equipment installations and facility maintenance. All tasks will be performed while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.
