Maintenance Electrician I

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 Electrician | Now Hiring | Fresno, CA Compensation: Starting pay rate: $36.64 – $37.94 per hour Eligible for annual and skill-based wage increases Shift Available: This position may be assigned to any of the plant’s three non-rotating shifts based on operational needs. TEXT TO APPLY NUMBER: 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX) Job Summary: The Electrical Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and installing electrical and mechanical systems on production and facility support equipment within a polystyrene tray manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in supporting safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations across all production areas and utility systems. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on manufacturing and facility support equipment. Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime and improve operational reliability. Diagnose equipment failures using electrical schematics, manuals, meters, and diagnostic tools. Install, replace, and repair motors, drives, sensors, relays, switches, control components, and other industrial electrical equipment. Support production equipment including: NRM foam extruders Irwin Thermoformers Rennco packaging equipment Waldrop Padders Maintain and repair facility support equipment including air compressors, pumps, hydraulic systems, cooling tower water systems, and other plant utilities. Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems and perform basic programming modifications when required. Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety standards. Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals. Work closely with production personnel to resolve equipment issues and improve machine reliability. Complete maintenance work orders and maintain accurate repair documentation. Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain housekeeping and organization standards in maintenance and production areas. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred. Minimum of three years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting skills. Experience with PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, and industrial control systems preferred. Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Experience with extrusion and thermoforming equipment is a plus. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation. Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces for extended periods. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, moving equipment, and industrial chemicals. Knowledge of industrial automation systems. Welding and fabrication experience preferred. Experience using CMMS maintenance systems preferred. Understanding of OSHA and NFPA electrical safety standards. Work Environment and Conditions Indoor industrial manufacturing environment with elevated temperatures and humidity during summer months. Hearing protection is required on the production floor due to machinery noise levels. ASTM F2413-05 compliant safety footwear (steel toe or equivalent) must be worn at all times. Required PPE includes bump caps, hair nets, beard nets, and other safety equipment as required. Hair and facial hair grooming must comply with food safety standards for proper use of hair and beard nets. Physical Demands The employee must be able to: Stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, twist, climb stairs and ladders, and use both hands continuously throughout the shift. Push or pull up to 30–50 pounds. Frequently kneel, crawl, bend, climb stairs, carry up to 30 pounds, and perform high and low reaching activities. Repeatedly use wrists, hands, fingers, shoulders, elbows, hips, ankles, head, and neck throughout the workday. #INDFGR 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