Industrial Reliability Mechanic: Keep Packaging Lines Up

Accurus Aerospace; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novolex in Athens, GA is seeking an Industrial Reliability Mechanic to keep our high-volume plastics operations running at peak performance. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain packaging equipment across injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming lines, and conveyors.

This full-time role requires 3–5 years of maintenance experience, the Ramsay Mechanical Aptitude Test, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Must pass the Ramsay Mechanical Aptitude Test (mechanical concepts knowledge).
• Machining experience (mill, lathe, grinder, saw, drill) is a plus.
• Welding experience: TIG and Stick.
• Fluent reading/interpretation of blueprints and schematics.
• Proven troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electronic/PLC issues.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electronic/PLC issues across multiple lines.
• Diagnose faults with test instruments and manuals; disassemble, repair/replace, and reassemble to spec.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Install, align, pipe, and commission new or modified machinery and building systems.
• Adjust devices and control components; verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Weld (MIG/Arc) and fabricate as needed; perform light carpentry and plumbing.
• Maintain housekeeping and care of tools and equipment.
• Consistently wear required PPE and comply with all safety procedures.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Preventive maintenance

Welding (TIG/Stick)

Machining (mill/lathe)

PLC/electrical knowledge

PPE compliance

Attentive/reliable

Education

3–5 years industrial maintenance

Tools

MIG/Arc welding tools

Mill/Lathe

Test instruments

Job description

Novolex in Athens, GA is seeking an Industrial Reliability Mechanic to keep our high-volume plastics operations running at peak performance. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain packaging equipment across injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming lines, and conveyors.

This full-time role requires 3–5 years of maintenance experience, the Ramsay Mechanical Aptitude Test, and the ability to read blueprints.