Maintenance Mechanic

Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• $24.49 per hour
• 1st Shift
• Holiday pay on day ONE!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on day 61
• 401k on day 90

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.

The Maintenance Mechanic is a key maintenance resource for the facility. The position has overall responsibilities for the plants efficiency and reliability.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE JOB

• This position has multiple responsibilities which can range from changing a light bulb to reprogramming a PLC logic system, welding a machine part to designing and welding a project, building repair parts using a lathe to designing and milling a roller, repair bathroom fixtures to plumbing in a new paste line.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Practices.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to enroll in and successfully complete required training through outside training sources. Outside training sources include, but are not limited to: Tennessee Technology Center, Jackson State Community College and Maintenance Suppliers.
• Ability to complete all proficiency requirements with in one year.

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.
• Work overtime as required.
• Ability perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
• An applicant must have documented completion of Electrical training course:
  • ELECTRICAL - Electrical Break down is on file and at Jackson State Community College
    • Electrical Circuits I (EET 100)
• And at least on of the three following qualification to apply for a position as a Mechanic C:
  • WELDING (MET 155) - Welding break down is on file at Jackson State Community College
    • Welding Safety
    • Oxyacetylene cutting and welding
    • Shielding metal arc: stick welding
    • Gas metal arc (MIG) welding
    • Brazing and soldering

  • MACHINE SHOP - Machinist break down is on file at Jackson State Community College
    • Machinist I

  • GENERAL MAINTENANCE
    • Lighting repair
    • Analytical troubleshooting
    • General plumbing
    • Replace piping (air and glue)
    • Sprinkler system

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 (including Telehealth options) 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 Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.