Injection Molding Equipment Maintenance Technician

Novolex Corporate•Chattanooga, TN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Step Into a Day on Our Maintenance Team Picture this: you arrive on the floor, review the overnight notes, and jump into a planned mold change. Minutes later, a press flags a hydraulic issue—you trace it through schematics, confirm with micrometer readings, and return that machine to full production. Before lunch, you swap a VFD, verify PLC I/O on an Allen Bradley rack, and log your work so the next shift has a clean handoff. That rhythm—prevent, troubleshoot, repair, document—is the heart of this role. About Novolex Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging serving foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial markets. Our materials expertise spans resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more. With 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs, we deliver both stock and custom packaging solutions. Our Sustainability Commitment We anchor our sustainability vision on three pillars—products, operations, and people. These pillars guide initiatives across the business and power our long-term goals and growth. The Role As a Maintenance Technician focused on injection molding assets and their support systems, you will own troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance for presses and auxiliary equipment to keep production safe, reliable, and efficient.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent plus technical training.
4+ years as a maintenance mechanic/technician in a manufacturing setting.
Comfort operating forklifts.
Clear, effective English communication (written and verbal) and ability to use a computer for documentation.
Provide your own mechanic’s tools.
Lift up to 50 lbs and work overtime, including weekends, when required.
Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
Electrical Troubleshooting
High Voltage Systems Maintenance and Repair Skills
Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Sigmatek)
Conveyor Systems
Servo Motors
Eligible to work in the United States
Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen

Responsibilities

Execute mold changes with precision and speed.
Diagnose and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical issues using diagrams, manuals, OEM specs, and engineering drawings.
Disassemble components to remove defective parts using hoists, hand tools, and power tools; assess wear by inspecting form and finish.
Verify dimensions with rules, calipers, and micrometers; adjust components to meet tolerances.
Perform preventive maintenance and deep cleans on production machinery and equipment.
Work to OSHA, Federal, Local, and plant safety standards at all times.
Apply working knowledge of chillers, compressors, and other plant utilities.
Flag mold or machine deficiencies promptly to leadership.
Document work, irregularities, and follow-ups to ensure smooth shift-to-shift continuity.
Complete required training as assigned by management.
Jump in on other maintenance tasks as needed.