Maintenance Associate Start

novolex· Manufacturing
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📍 Santa Fe Springs, CA, USFULL TIME💰 USD 21–27

About this role

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 Associate-Label Technician | Now Hiring | Santa Fe Springs, CA

 

Compensation Includes:

 

  • Starting range of $20.66 - $27.20/hour - paid weekly

 

Available Shift:

  • 2nd Shift
  • 02:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Rotating two days off

 

Position Overview

 This position is responsible for the repair of all equipment related to plant operations, services, and facilities back to OEM specifications. Incumbent works closely with the Plant Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Engineering Manager, and other maintenance team members to provide preventative maintenance to meet production goals, ensure a safe work environment, and meet customer specifications.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain all production machines and the plant facility's mechanical equipment.
  • Detects and diagnoses mechanical failures, including pneumatic and hydraulic malfunctions of equipment, repairs, and replaces as necessary.
  • Utilizes precision measuring tools/devices, hand tools, and testing instruments to ensure equipment installation and alignment are within OEM specifications.
  • The ability to read and understand mechanical prints and technical diagrams for the installation and repair of equipment
  • Completes oil and lube cycles on all equipment at the manufacturer's recommended intervals.
  • Maintains housekeeping in areas of assigned responsibility to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
  • Performs other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned, including but not limited to equipment tooling, changeovers, and equipment startups.
  • Completes all documentation in Maintenance Connection, including WR and PM documents.

Skills and Competencies

  • Ability to perform strenuous work
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions from equipment manuals.
  • Ability to perform complicated maintenance repairs individually by contacting SME & without close supervision.
  • Ability to establish an effective working relationship with other employees
  • A strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Previous electrical experience with troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Knowledge of electrical repairs and duties.
  • Experience in using all common hand and power tools
  • Skills to service and provide general building maintenance
  • Ability to operate a forklift

Education and/or Experience Requirements (Qualifications)

  • HS Diploma or equivalency
  • Previous experience with Thermoforming machines preferred
  • Must have no more than 4 attendance points-Internal
  • Must not have a step 2 disciplinary action within the last year-Internal

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: (if applicable)

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders for extended periods.
  • Frequently required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently.
  • Use of hands and arms to handle tools, operate machinery, and perform maintenance tasks with precision.
  • Comfortable working in a variety of environmental conditions, including hot, cold, wet, dusty, or noisy areas.
  • Visual acuity to read technical documents, safety warnings, and perform detailed inspections.
  • Ability to respond to auditory signals, alarms, and verbal instructions.
  • Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the task.

 

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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 [email protected].

 

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen

Responsibilities

Maintenance Associate-Label Technician | Now Hiring | Santa Fe Springs, CA
 
Compensation Includes:
 
- Starting range of $20.66 - $27.20/hour - paid weekly
 
Available Shift:
- 2nd Shift
- 02:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Rotating two days off
 
Position Overview
 This position is responsible for the repair of all equipment related to plant operations, services, and facilities back to OEM specifications. Incumbent works closely with the Plant Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Engineering Manager, and other maintenance team members to provide preventative maintenance to meet production goals, ensure a safe work environment, and meet customer specifications.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
- Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain all production machines and the plant facility's mechanical equipment.
- Detects and diagnoses mechanical failures, including pneumatic and hydraulic malfunctions of equipment, repairs, and replaces as necessary.
- Utilizes precision measuring tools/devices, hand tools, and testing instruments to ensure equipment installation and alignment are within OEM specifications.
- The ability to read and understand mechanical prints and technical diagrams for the installation and repair of equipment
- Completes oil and lube cycles on all equipment at the manufacturer's recommended intervals.
- Maintains housekeeping in areas of assigned responsibility to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
- Performs other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned, including but not limited to equipment tooling, changeovers, and equipment startups.
- Completes all documentation in Maintenance Connection, including WR and PM documents.
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to perform strenuous work
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions from equipment manuals.
- Ability to perform complicated maintenance repairs individually by contacting SME & without close supervision.
- Ability to establish an effective working relationship with other employees
- A strong mechanical aptitude.
- Previous electrical experience with troubleshooting capabilities.
- Knowledge of electrical repairs and duties.
- Experience in using all common hand and power tools
- Skills to service and provide general building maintenance
- Ability to operate a forklift
Education and/or Experience Requirements (Qualifications)
- HS Diploma or equivalency
- Previous experience with Thermoforming machines preferred
- Must have no more than 4 attendance points-Internal
- Must not have a step 2 disciplinary action within the last year-Internal
Physical Requirements and Work Environment: (if applicable)
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders for extended periods.
- Frequently required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently.
- Use of hands and arms to handle tools, operate machinery, and perform maintenance tasks with precision.
- Comfortable working in a variety of environmental conditions, including hot, cold, wet, dusty, or noisy areas.
- Visual acuity to read technical documents, safety warnings, and perform detailed inspections.
- Ability to respond to auditory signals, alarms, and verbal instructions.
- Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the task.
 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Maintenance Associate Start role at novolex?
The listed salary for this Maintenance Associate Start position at novolex is USD 21–27. This is an FULL TIME role.
Where is the Maintenance Associate Start position at novolex located?
This Maintenance Associate Start role at novolex is based in Santa Fe Springs, CA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Maintenance Associate Start role at novolex full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Maintenance Associate Start role in the Manufacturing department at novolex.
Which team or department does the Maintenance Associate Start at novolex belong to?
This Maintenance Associate Start position is part of the Manufacturing department at novolex. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Maintenance Associate Start job at novolex posted?
This Maintenance Associate Start position at novolex was posted on Aug 27, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Maintenance Associate Start
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