Maintenance Technician

Novipax, LLC; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Novipax El Paso plant is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support equipment uptime and plant reliability. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, minor welding, crane and forklift operation, and basic metalworking.

The role requires safety compliance, ability to read mechanical drawings, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. You will join a diverse crew, contribute to uptime targets, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems and read drawings.
• Welding and basic metalworking skills with safe practices.
• Capable of operating cranes and forklifts safely.
• Commitment to safety rules and working in a team.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation of machinery by completing preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Locate problems by observing devices and using measuring tools.
• Maintain inventories and anticipate parts needs for repairs.
• Follow safety procedures and keep a clean, safe work area.
• Perform minor welding, brazing, cutting, and repairs to equipment.
• Operate lathe, drill press, grinder and other metalworking tools.
• May support other plant areas and report any food safety concerns.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Welding

Forklift operation

Machining tools

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cranes

Lathe

Drill press

Grinder

Forklifts

Job description

Novipax El Paso, 13829 Gateway Blvd West, El Paso, Texas, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM

H eadquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, with plants strategically located across the USA, Novipax is safeguarding the future by partnering with fresh protein and produce processors, grocery retailers, foodservice providers, packaging distributors, and healthcare providers to deliver absorbent solutions that protect packaged fresh food and healthcare professionals and patients. Novipax manufactures a suite of category-leading absorbents, including Dri-Loc, Pad-Loc, Multi-Loc and Prep Pads, and the revolutionary active absorbents Dri-Loc XtendaPak and UltraZap XtendaPak.

We believe in Protecting the Things That Matter Most. This is a workplace where your team members have your back—and are pulling for you to succeed. Where family comes first and community counts. If there’s one thing that defines the Novipax team, it’s that we win together.

RESPONSIBILITIES: (include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on all equipment as well as provides process troubleshooting as needed.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problem; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory levels; anticipating needed parts.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Must be able to do minor welding, brazing and cutting torch.
• Be able to do minor repairs to truck, forklifts, etc.
• Operate Jib Cranes and Forklifts in safe manner.
• Wear safety equipment and obey safety rules.
• Be able to make minor repairs to building through the use of masonry, carpentry and/or cement work.
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder and other metal working tools to make and repair parts
• May work in other areas throughout the plant.
• And / or other duties as may be assigned.
• Report any Food Safety Problem to senior management.
• Initiates purchase order requests for parts a machine

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as assigned.

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing: Most tasks are performed in a standing position with frequent walking.
• Lifting: Frequent lifting of items ranging in weight from 20 lbs. to 75 lbs. Crain Hoists are available.
• Walking: Frequent walking of short distances (approx. 200 feet or less).
• Carrying: Frequent carrying of items ranging in weight from 20 lbs. to 75 lbs. Crain Hoists are available.
• Bending: Frequent bending and crouching required to complete assembly tasks.
• Reaching: Continuous full range of motion from above the shoulders to below the knees.

Novipax is successful because of the diversity of our talented Crew. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace individuals and what makes them, them. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment. We provide our employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for career development, and a balance.

Novipax El Paso, 13829 Gateway Blvd West, El Paso, Texas, United States of America