Industrial Controls Electrician

Novolex Corporate • Carrollton, TX

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About The Position

Step Into the Night Shift as Our Industrial Controls Electrician Picture this: It’s 6:50 pm on Wednesday. You badge into a modern packaging facility that fuels restaurants, grocers, and industries nationwide. By 7:00 pm, you’re on the floor—PLC screen glowing, a VFD humming, and a servo axis ready for fine‑tuning. You keep production moving safely and reliably through the night, from Wednesday to Saturday, 7:00 pm–7:00 am.
About Novolex Novolex manufactures food, beverage, and specialty packaging for foodservice, delivery and carryout, processing, grocery and retail, and industrial markets. Our expertise covers resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more—spanning 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs.
Sustainability, Built In Our sustainability vision rests on three pillars—our products, our operations, and our people. These pillars guide ambitious initiatives that shape how we innovate, run our plants, and grow our teams.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance Certification, or 3+ years as an industrial electrician with mechanical aptitude; manufacturing experience preferred
• Fluency in electrical schematics, ladder logic, sequential logic, and mechanical drawings
• Hands‑on skill with digital multimeters and disciplined troubleshooting methods
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and OSHA standards; strong Lockout/Tagout practice
• Comfort with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Edge) and Adobe; AX experience a plus
• Precision with measurements—read a tape measure and operate calipers confidently
• Proven multitasker with strong time management, attention to detail, and clear communication
• Track record of safety, teamwork, initiative, and reliable attendance in a fast‑paced setting
• Owns a basic SAE and metric tool set

Nice To Haves

• Bonus exposure: extrusion, vacuum and resin control systems, flexographic printing, and bag conversion equipment

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair industrial electrical systems (120/277/480 VAC, 3‑phase)
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs—especially Allen Bradley platforms using RSLogix
• Commission and maintain VFDs, DC drives, and servo motion systems
• Support process controls including 4–20 mA loops, analog signals, and positioning feedback
• Maintain and tune temperature control systems
• Service integrated electro‑mechanical equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic subsystems
• Apply LOTO and plant safety procedures while documenting work and communicating status

Benefits

• Safety leads the way here.
• We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage plus resources that support mental, physical, and financial well‑being.
• Benefits and programs may vary by location.
• We give back through our Focused Giving Program, emphasizing sustainability and hunger relief, and we encourage site‑level community involvement.
• Advance your career with MyLearning—training curricula, tuition reimbursement (Non‑Union), and an LMS to help you grow at every stage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees