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Maintenance Specialist

Novolex

Santa Fe Springs, CAFull-time$31.76–37.94/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$31.76–37.94/hr
Location
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Novolex is hiring a Maintenance Specialist. Novolex seeks a Maintenance Specialist in Santa Fe Springs to ensure safety compliance, perform time‑sensitive mechanical work, troubleshoot equipment, and support production through effective communication and documentation while upholding the company’s sustainability and quality standards.

Key focus areas include Comply with facility safety regulations and wear proper PPE, Perform time‑sensitive mechanical work with focus on quality, and Respond to emergency calls related to production‑sensitive items.

Successful candidates bring Lift 50 Lbs. Important skills include Comply With Facility Safety Regulations, Wear Proper PPE, Follow General Required Facility Safety Practices, Perform Time-Sensitive Work, Work Independently, and Work With Other Teams.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Comply With Facility Safety RegulationsWear Proper PPEFollow General Required Facility Safety PracticesPerform Time-Sensitive WorkWork IndependentlyWork With Other TeamsEffectively Communicate With Floor OperatorsIdentify Machine/Equipment/Tooling IssuesTroubleshoot Machine/Equipment/Tooling IssuesEffectively Communicate Findings to Operations and ManagementPerform Basic Mechanical PM WorkPerform Set-Up on Thermoforming EquipmentPerform Tooling Changeovers on Thermoforming EquipmentOperate ThermoformersTrain Other Employees on MaintenanceTrain Other Employees on Set-UpTrain Other Employees on Changeover Job DutiesCommunicate Improvement OpportunitiesAccurately Complete ChecklistsAccurately Complete PaperworkPerform Tooling Set-Up Prep JobsPerform Tooling Changeover Prep JobsRun SamplesUse Basic Hand ToolsUse Basic Power ToolsUse Precision Measuring DevicesUse Heavy EquipmentOperate Mobile EquipmentOperate ForkliftsOperate Scissor-LiftsUnderstand Technical DirectivesExecute Technical DirectivesUnderstand Mechanical SchematicsInterpret Mechanical SchematicsUnderstand Mechanical ManualsInterpret Mechanical ManualsWorking Knowledge of Mechanical DevicesWorking Knowledge of LinkagesWorking Knowledge of Conveying SystemsWorking Knowledge of PneumaticsWorking Knowledge of HydraulicsBasic Knowledge of Cooling TowersTroubleshooting Cooling TowersBasic Knowledge of Compressed Air SystemsTroubleshooting Compressed Air SystemsBasic Knowledge of Water Chillers/Heat ExchangersTroubleshooting Water Chillers/Heat ExchangersWorking Knowledge of Rigging TechniquesWorking Knowledge of General Machinery HandlingGeneral Building Maintenance KnowledgeHand ToolsPower ToolsPrecision Measuring DevicesHeavy EquipmentMobile EquipmentForkliftScissor‑LiftMechanical Schematics InterpretationMechanical Devices and LinkagesConveying SystemsPneumaticsHydraulicsCooling TowersCompressed Air SystemsWater ChillersHeat ExchangersRigging TechniquesHMI ControlsBasic Electrical TroubleshootingEffective Communication With Floor OperatorsIndependent WorkTeam Collaboration Across DisciplinesTraining and Coaching of Employees

Qualifications

Practical Knowledge of Hand and Power ToolsUse of Precision Measuring DevicesOperation of Heavy EquipmentOperation of Mobile EquipmentForklift OperationScissor‑Lift OperationAbility to Lift 50 LbsCompliance With Facility Safety RegulationsAbility to Operate Tooling‑Associated Equipment

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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

Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunities!

Maintenance Specialist, Santa Fe, CA|Hiring Immediately

Compensation:

  • Pay Range: $31.76-$37.94/Hr. Paid Weekly

Available Shifts:

  • 2nd Shift

  • 02:00 PM-10:30 PM

  • Rotating two days off

Position Overview:

Responsibilities:

  • Must be able to comply with facility safety regulations, including wearing of proper PPE, and following general required facility safety practices

  • Ability to perform time-sensitive work, with focus on work quality and reliability

  • Address any emergency calls while on the job site, particularly relating to production-sensitive items

  • Must be able to work independently and/or with other teams of varying disciplines

  • Ability to effectively communicate with floor operators to understand equipment-related malfunctions, failures, and general defects

  • Must have the ability to identify and troubleshoot machine/equipment/tooling (molds & dies) and system issues, and be able to effectively communicate findings to operations and management

  • Perform all basic mechanical (electrical a plus), PM work on all systems in an efficient and timely manner

  • Perform set-up and tooling changeovers on thermoforming equipment to meet validation requirements – this would include press spins, platen parallelism measurements, etc. in an efficient and timely manner

  • Responsible for operating thermoformers when needed for maintenance, set-up, or production needs as situations dictate

  • Train other employees on maintenance, set-up, and changeover job duties to an effective level of performance

  • Communicate improvement opportunities to the technical group

  • All checklists and other paperwork (including electronic) accurately completed in a timely manner

  • Perform all tooling (Die & Mold) set-up/changeover prep jobs

  • Run samples in support of the Process Technician and in the absence of the Process Technician to meet product specification requirements

Qualifications:

  • Practical knowledge and ability to use basic hand and power tools, precision measuring devices, and heavy equipment

  • Ability to operate mobile equipment, including forklifts and scissor-lifts

  • Ability to understand and execute technical directives

  • Ability to understand and interpret mechanical schematics and/or manuals

  • Good working knowledge of mechanical devices and linkages, conveying systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics

  • Basic knowledge and troubleshooting skills on cooling towers, compressed air systems, and water chillers/heat exchangers

  • Working knowledge of rigging techniques and general machinery handling

  • General building maintenance knowledge

  • General understanding and ability to use HMI controls

  • Basic electrical knowledge (troubleshooting/repairs) a plus

  • Able to lift 50 lbs

  • Able to operate tooling-associated equipment as it relates to tool maintenance & prep

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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 [email protected] .

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Job Locations US-CA-Santa Fe Springs

ID 2026-34868

Category Operations

Position Type Full Time

Pay Type Hourly

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