Lead Mechanic

Novolex; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

Learning Management System

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Novolex in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Lead Mechanic for our Day Shift to oversee mechanical maintenance across the plant. You will manage equipment reliability, plan preventive work, and ensure minimal downtime in a 24/7 operation, working closely with operations and production teams.

Ideal candidates have 4–7 years of manufacturing mechanical experience, knowledge of paper manufacturing plant equipment, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills with a focus in a manufacturing setting.
• 4-7 years of Mechanical experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of paper manufacturing plant equipment and processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, Access and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical maintenance functions across the Raleigh facility.
• Plan and schedule preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Provide cross-functional support to operations to minimize downtime.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions on the production floor.
• Coach and train hourly mechanics and manage parts stock.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and food safety guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical design

Time management

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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

Lead Mechanic| Raleigh, NC | HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Starting Pay Range: $51.29/hr based on experience and qualifications*

Available Shift

Day Shift

Position Overview

This position is responsible for all mechanical maintenance functions at the Raleigh facility. This includes the technical and people skills required to execute the following: mechanical/equipment, planning and scheduling, preventative and predictive maintenance. The ability to provide support through effective shift coverage for the plant’s 24/7 operations thus ensuring that downtime is minimal.

The Mechanical lead is skilled in working cross functionally with the operations and production throughout the facility to solve problems and prevent recurring failures.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of printing processes and sealing equipment including auto feeders, sealers, auto packers, and palletizers.
• The capacity to introduce new technology to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and waste.
• Manage relationships with strategic partners.
• High attention to detail, prioritize multiple tasks, organized, a sense of urgency and possess excellent follow-up skills.
• High Energy and Results Driven and able to balance safety, quality, productivity, performance, environmental while focusing on company goals and objectives.
• Responsible for compliance and adherence to all established good manufacturing practices, food safety plans and all applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Assist in building on our Asset Care Initiative within OPX360, which utilizes best practices across the organization.
• Communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Able to coach, motivate, train, hold team members accountable and delegate responsibility.
• Provide training and guidance to hourly mechanics upon hiring and throughout the duration of their employment.
• Work with Maintenance Planner and Parts Room Clerk to ensure all necessary components are on hand for scheduled maintenance.
• Initiate and manage change by actively leading corrective and preventive actions on the production floor.
• Validate work order completion and verify details included in labor reports by utilizing Maintenance Connect, our CMMS.
• Ensure team signs out all parts from stock room.
• Other job duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.
• Personal Tools are required and expected to be provided by candidates.

Skills And Competencies

• Strong emphasis on mechanical design and functionality.
• Strong time management skills, able to prioritize work and work well under stress.
• Must be able to work independently and think proactively with minimal daily guidance.

Education And/or Experience Requirements (Qualifications)

• Strong technical skills with a focus in a manufacturing setting.
• 4-7 years of Mechanical experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of paper manufacturing plant equipment and processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, Access and Outlook).

Physical Requirements and Work Environment : (if applicable)

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• The team member is required to be able to perform the above tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• 8-hour shift. Based on business needs, able to maintain a flexible work schedule.
• Adhere to wear PPE in all areas of the manufacturing facility.
• Check work areas for safety hazards and take corrective action as necessary.

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 [e-mail] .

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen