Maintenance Tech III

Novolex; Burley (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Training programs

Job summary

Novolex is hiring a Maintenance Tech III for Burley, ID. The role focuses on diagnosing and repairing production equipment, reading schematics, and applying preventative maintenance. Welding, plumbing, and 3‑phase electrical knowledge are essential.

Requires high school diploma and 5–8 years relevant experience or a technical degree. Strong teamwork and leadership are expected, with opportunities for training, growth, and clear career progression within a safety‑conscious environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Four year technical degree or 5–8 years relevant experience (or similar combination).
• Vocational/ trade school in electro-mechanical courses desired.
• Ability to read precision instruments like micrometers and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair plant equipment with supervision using schematics and manuals.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical and electrical problems; apply preventative maintenance strategies.
• Identify faulty parts and generate requisitions for spares.
• Maintain stores and follow withdrawal/return procedures.
• Read schematics/prints and rebuild mechanical devices.
• Must be able to weld and perform basic plumbing.
• Understand 3-phase electrical systems with hand tools.

Skills

Diagnostics

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Welding

Reading schematics

Leadership

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

Technical degree or 5–8 years experience

Vocational/ trade school (electro-mechanical)

Precision measurement (micrometers/calipers)

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Welding equipment

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

Maintenance Tech III|Burley, ID|Now Hiring

Compensation:

• Starting pay range: $35.19 an hour (Based on Experience)

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Diagnose and repair faulty production and related plant equipment with the minimum amount of supervision using the provided schematics, manuals and drawings
• Diagnose and repair electro-mechanical problems, troubleshoot electrical problems and have a strong understanding of preventative maintenance strategies
• Identify faulty parts and provide proper nomenclature in the form of a requisition in order that spares or replacements can be ordered
• Be knowledgeable of what and where spare parts are in the store rooms and to observe store rooms withdrawal and return procedure
• General working knowledge of machine shop equipment
• Have knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Be able to rebuild mechanical devices
• Be able to read schematics and prints
• Must have welding skills
• Must be able to do plumbing using copper, PVC and iron pipe
• Have understanding of basic electrical systems including 3 phase using hand help test equipment
• Must be team-oriented with leadership qualities and capable of leading co-workers in assigned tasks
• Will be expected to maintain necessary records and established maintenance procedures
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment
• Responsible for additional specific duties related to each shift as assigned by maintenance supervisor
• Other duties as necessary

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma/equivalent required
• Four year technical degree or minimum 5-8 years relevant experience (or similar combination of education and experience)
• Completion of a vocational technical or trade school curriculum from an authorized school with a concentration in electro-mechanical courses desired
• Proven ability to be able to read and use precision type instruments such as micrometers and calipers
• Speaking and presentation skills to conduct effective meetings

REQUIREMENTS

• Mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Effective communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

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].

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