Why Choose Us?

Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

Electrical Technician | HIRING IMMEDIATELY | Richmond, VA

• Hourly wage starting at:$41-$43 per hour
• Available Shift: Days 8am-6pm or 7am-5pm (Monday-Friday)

• Medical, dental and vision options

• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman’s Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
• Broad Based Employee Award Program—value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

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 (including Telehealth options) 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 Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting electrical, computer, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment/systems commonly used in industrial manufacturing applications.
• Reading electrical prints and wiring schematics.
• Electrical circuits - 24V, 120V, 240V and 480V. Also includes ‘high voltage’ power distribution (up to 34.5KV), grounding, and associated components (transformers, breakers, fuses, disconnects, etc ).
• AC and DC motors & variable frequency drives.
• Servo motors and encoders.
• Laptop connection and communication with different types of PLCs for troubleshooting purposes; includes working knowledge of Ethernet IP address and serial communications.
• Industrial temperature control systems, including thermocouples, temperature controllers, solid state relays, and heating elements.
• Industrial safety circuitry, including ‘Emergency Stop’ circuits.

Qualifications:

• This position requires a HS Diploma or GED and 3-5 years of related work experience or qualified educational training/certification.
• An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or an Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) degree in a related electrical field is preferred.
• Must be able to work  a 
• Must be able to obtain a Pactiv license to safely operate a fork lift and man lift as business needs dictate.
• Perform activities using all required PPE and follow Novolex's safe work practices and OSHA regulations, including NFPA 70E.
• Ability to effectively work with other internal and external resources to troubleshoot equipment or systems.

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 hrcompliance@novolex.com.

Novolex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer. * THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.