Maintenance Tech

novolex· Maintenance
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📍 Chattanooga, TN, USFULL TIME

About this role

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

 

 

The Maintenance Tech will troubleshoot and conduct repairs and preventive maintenance for injection molding machines and support equipment.

 

Compensation

Novolex is required by laws in many locations to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The compensation range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $26.00 to $28.00 per hour.

 

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform mold changes.
  • Troubleshoot and conduct repair for electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems by following diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturer's instructions and engineering specifications.
  • Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
  • Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and cleaning on production equipment and machinery. 
  • Ensure that all maintenance and repair activities are conducted in compliance with OSHA, Federal, Local and plant safety standards.
  • Must have have working knowledge of support systems, chiller, compressors.
  • Report mold or machine deficiencies to management.
  • Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
  • Satisfactorily complete training courses as determined by management.
  • Other tasks as needed or as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
  • High School Diploma or equivalent with technical training
  • Must be able to work overtime as required, including weekends.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in a maintenance mechanic/technician role in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience operating forklift equipment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English (both written and verbal) and operate a computer in order to perform necessary documentation.
  • Maintenance Mechanic must provide their own tools.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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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.

 

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Tech will troubleshoot and conduct repairs and preventive maintenance for injection molding machines and support equipment.
 
Compensation
Novolex is required by laws in many locations to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The compensation range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $26.00 to $28.00 per hour.
 
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:
- Perform mold changes.
- Troubleshoot and conduct repair for electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems by following diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturer's instructions and engineering specifications.
- Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
- Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
- Perform preventive maintenance and cleaning on production equipment and machinery. 
- Ensure that all maintenance and repair activities are conducted in compliance with OSHA, Federal, Local and plant safety standards.
- Must have have working knowledge of support systems, chiller, compressors.
- Report mold or machine deficiencies to management.
- Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
- Satisfactorily complete training courses as determined by management.
- Other tasks as needed or as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
- High School Diploma or equivalent with technical training
- Must be able to work overtime as required, including weekends.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a maintenance mechanic/technician role in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience operating forklift equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (both written and verbal) and operate a computer in order to perform necessary documentation.
- Maintenance Mechanic must provide their own tools.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Maintenance Tech position at novolex located?
This Maintenance Tech role at novolex is based in Chattanooga, TN, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Maintenance Tech role at novolex full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Maintenance Tech role in the Maintenance department at novolex.
Which team or department does the Maintenance Tech at novolex belong to?
This Maintenance Tech position is part of the Maintenance department at novolex. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Maintenance Tech position at novolex?
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When was the Maintenance Tech job at novolex posted?
This Maintenance Tech position at novolex was posted on May 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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