Maintenance Technician

Novipax; Snufftown (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Novipax Paxinos in Paxinos, PA is seeking a maintenance technician to ensure continuous operation of plant machinery and equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and assist with minor repairs on trucks, forklifts, and building components.

The role requires safe operation of Jib Cranes, lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools, along with welding/brazing as needed. A strong focus on safety and compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Maintenance technicians are expected to perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime.
• Operate machinery safely and follow all safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on all equipment and provides process troubleshooting as needed.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; 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.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Machinery operation

Safety compliance

Welding

Forklift operation

Metalworking tools

Building repairs

Tools

Jib cranes

Forklifts

Lathe

Drill press

Grinder

Job description

Novipax Paxinos, 1123 West Valley Avenue, Paxinos, Pennsylvania, 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. We encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.

Novipax Paxinos, 1123 West Valley Avenue, Paxinos, Pennsylvania, United States of America