Mechanic Nights 6:00pm-6:00am

novolex· Maintenance
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📍 Chicago, IL, USFULL TIME

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

How You'll Perform The Role

  • Perform various duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.
  • Conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance service.
  • Provides emergency and unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
  • Performs mechanic skills including but not limited to, mechanical, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.
  • Performs electrical troubleshooting and repair on various equipment and building maintenance.
  • Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
  • Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
  • Will use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
  • Safely operate and repair forklift.
  • Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

What We Need From You

  • Eligible to work in the United States.
  • Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.
  • Work overtime as required.
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a maintenance mechanic/technician role in a manufacturing environment.
  • Electrical training/experience with 480 3 phases/machine controls.
  • Experience with VFD Drives and PLCs preferred.
  • Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs, and procedures required.
  • Experience operating forklift equipment.
  • Ability to successfully multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • The commitment to stay safe and to continue to learn and develop.
  • Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management.

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 myHRservices@novolex.com.

 

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen

Responsibilities

How You'll Perform The Role
- Perform various duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.
- Conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance service.
- Provides emergency and unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
- Performs mechanic skills including but not limited to, mechanical, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.
- Performs electrical troubleshooting and repair on various equipment and building maintenance.
- Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
- Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
- Will use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
- Safely operate and repair forklift.
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
What We Need From You
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.
- Work overtime as required.
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a maintenance mechanic/technician role in a manufacturing environment.
- Electrical training/experience with 480 3 phases/machine controls.
- Experience with VFD Drives and PLCs preferred.
- Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs, and procedures required.
- Experience operating forklift equipment.
- Ability to successfully multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- The commitment to stay safe and to continue to learn and develop.
- Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Mechanic Nights 6:00pm-6:00am position at novolex?
The salary for this Mechanic Nights 6:00pm-6:00am role at novolex is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Mechanic Nights 6:00pm-6:00am position at novolex located?
This Mechanic Nights 6:00pm-6:00am role at novolex is based in Chicago, IL, 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 Mechanic Nights 6:00pm-6:00am role at novolex full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Mechanic Nights 6:00pm-6:00am role in the Maintenance department at novolex.
Which team or department does the Mechanic Nights 6:00pm-6:00am at novolex belong to?
This Mechanic Nights 6:00pm-6:00am position is part of the Maintenance department at novolex. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Mechanic Nights 6:00pm-6:00am position at novolex?
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When was the Mechanic Nights 6:00pm-6:00am job at novolex posted?
This Mechanic Nights 6:00pm-6:00am position at novolex was posted on Jun 22, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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