Industrial Maintenance Technician – Multiskilled & Hands-On

Novipax; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Novipax is seeking a maintenance technician to support electrical and mechanical systems across our plant. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot problems, and carry out repairs to machinery and equipment.

The role requires reading schematics, operating lifting devices, and performing basic welding and metalwork. You will work in a safety-focused environment with multi-area responsibilities in the facility.

Qualifications

• Experience with preventive maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical schematics.
• Safe operation of lifting equipment and hand tools.
• Proven troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and fluid power systems.
• Ability to perform minor welding, brazing and cutting.
• Basic carpentry and masonry skills for facility repairs.
• Willingness to work in varied plant areas and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operation of machinery by performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Locate and diagnose problems by observing equipment in operation and using precision instruments.
• Replace defective parts safely and efficiently.
• Monitor inventories and anticipate parts needs for production equipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and follow safety rules.
• Perform minor welding, brazing, and cutting as required.
• Operate cranes and forklifts safely and support building/equipment repairs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial control schematics

Pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Machinery maintenance

Forklift operation

Welding

Carpentry and masonry basics

Tools

Jib Cranes

Forklifts

Lathe

Drill press

Grinder

Job description

Novipax is seeking a maintenance technician to support electrical and mechanical systems across our plant. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot problems, and carry out repairs to machinery and equipment.

The role requires reading schematics, operating lifting devices, and performing basic welding and metalwork. You will work in a safety-focused environment with multi-area responsibilities in the facility.