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Posted August 22, 2026

Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Plastics Manufacturing)

Novolex Corporate
Columbus, OH, US Full Time
30USD - 36.5USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description
Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Plastics Manufacturing)

Picture the start of your shift at 3:50pm: you review the maintenance queue, troubleshoot a PLC alarm on a production line, swap a worn electrical component, and help an operator get a mechanical system back online. By the time you clock out at midnight, you have improved uptime, documented your work, and planned the next control system upgrade. If that sounds like your kind of day, this role in Columbus is for you.

Compensation and incentives
  • Starting pay rate of $30.00-$36.50
  • $1.00 shift differential
  • Eligible for annual and skill-based wage increases
  • Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity*
Schedule
  • Monday–Friday, 3:50pm–12:00am
What you will do

Keep production moving by maintaining and repairing plant equipment and facility systems across mechanical, electrical, and electronic disciplines. You will:

  • Install, set up, maintain, and repair equipment tied to plant operations, services, and facilities
  • Diagnose, repair, and replace electrical components as needed
  • Assist with upgrades to process control equipment as new technology emerges
  • Stay current on state-of-the-art control systems and apply that knowledge on the floor
  • Support shift Operators by performing mechanical repairs when required
What you bring
  • Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, and electrical troubleshooting
  • Analytical mindset with solid technical skills, including electrical and PLC programming
  • Team-oriented with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
  • High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred
  • 3+ years of technician experience in the plastics industry
  • Mechanical aptitude and demonstrated problem-solving ability
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
How to apply

Text to apply: 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)

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