Preventative Maintenance Mechanic: Packaging Equipment

Novolex; Washington; On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Paid vacation

Sick days

Free onsite clinic

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a maintenance technician in Yakima, WA to perform preventative maintenance on packaging equipment. The role runs a 4‑day alternating weekend schedule with shifts starting at 5 AM and pays $26.44 to $30.44 per hour plus benefits.

Required are 3+ years in manufacturing maintenance, high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to read blueprints. Injection molding or extrusion experience is preferred; own tools are helpful and company provides specialty tools as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with injection molding or extrusion preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with packaging equipment desired.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read blueprints is strongly desired.
• Own tools preferred; company provides specialty tools if needed.
• Good communication skills with supervision and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Perform activities on equipment and machines, reassemble after repair.
• Start machines and observe operation to check efficiency and detect problems.
• Inspect or test damaged parts and advise on repairs.
• Lubricate or apply materials to parts according to procedures.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts per production specs.
• Read work orders to determine which machines require service.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair with tools.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Maintenance

Injection Molding

Extrusion

Blueprints

Hand Tools

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Novolex is seeking a maintenance technician in Yakima, WA to perform preventative maintenance on packaging equipment. The role runs a 4‑day alternating weekend schedule with shifts starting at 5 AM and pays $26.44 to $30.44 per hour plus benefits.

Required are 3+ years in manufacturing maintenance, high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to read blueprints. Injection molding or extrusion experience is preferred; own tools are helpful and company provides specialty tools as needed.