Maintenance Tech - Mechanical I
Novolex · Burley, ID
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Novolex (packaging) in Burley, ID. Be knowledgeable of what and where spare parts are in the store rooms and to observe store rooms withdrawal and return procedure.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Welding
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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 29 other live reliability postings in Idaho.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 63%
- ✓ Welding 37%
- EHS / safety 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Novolex in Burley
1 other open role at this site.
- Maintenance Tech III · Reliability · Technician
Maintenance Tech - Mechanical I at Novolex in other locations
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Requirements
- ✓Diagnose and repair faulty production and related plant equipment with the minimum amount of supervision using the provided schematics, manuals and drawings
- ✓Diagnose and repair electro-mechanical problems, troubleshoot electrical problems and have a strong understanding of preventative maintenance strategies
- ✓Identify faulty parts and provide proper nomenclature in the form of a requisition in order that spares or replacements can be ordered
- ✓Be knowledgeable of what and where spare parts are in the store rooms and to observe store rooms withdrawal and return procedure
- ✓General working knowledge of machine shop equipment
- ✓Have knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- ✓Be able to rebuild mechanical devices
- ✓Be able to read schematics and prints
- ✓Must have welding skills
- ✓Must be able to do plumbing using copper, PVC and iron pipe
- ✓Have understanding of basic electrical systems including 3 phase using hand help test equipment
- ✓Must be team-oriented with leadership qualities and capable of leading co-workers in assigned tasks
- ✓Will be expected to maintain necessary records and established maintenance procedures
- ✓Maintain a clean, safe working environment
- ✓Responsible for additional specific duties related to each shift as assigned by maintenance supervisor
- ✓Other duties as necessary
Education & experience
- ✓High school diploma/equivalent required
- ✓Four year technical degree or minimum 5-8 years relevant experience (or similar combination of education and experience)
- ✓Completion of a vocational technical or trade school curriculum from an authorized school with a concentration in electro-mechanical courses desired
- ✓Proven ability to be able to read and use precision type instruments such as micrometers and calipers
- ✓Speaking and presentation skills to conduct effective meetings
Requirements
- ✓Mechanical aptitude
- ✓Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- ✓Effective communications skills, both written and verbal
- ✓Ability to lift 50 pounds
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 Tech|Burley, ID|Now Hiring
Available Shift
- •7:00pm-7:00am
