Construction & Skilled Trades

Commercial Packaging Equipment Test Technician

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Novolex Corporate 615 6th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Job typeOther PostedOct 31, 2026 Apply byNov 30, 2026

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Job Description

Job Description

Commercial Packaging Equipment Test TechnicianWhat challenge will you tackle?

Help prove out, stabilize, and optimize large-scale consumer packaging equipment on our Test Line in Cedar Rapids. You’ll combine keen diagnostics with precise setups to keep performance high and downtime low.

When and where?
  • Cedar Rapids facility
  • Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
  • Climate-controlled workplace
How you’ll contribute
  • Own start-up, configuration, and testing of commercial packaging machinery.
  • Pinpoint and resolve mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical faults.
  • Leverage blueprints and schematics to guide accurate builds and fixes.
What you’ll earn
  • Min = $30.88
  • 3 Months = $30.94
  • 6 Months = $31.45
  • 9 Months = $31.96
  • 12 Months = $32.46
Are you the right fit?
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 2-year A.A.S. in Industrial Maintenance Technology, or 2–5 years of mechanical/electrical maintenance experience (preferred)
  • WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate — Silver level or above (preferred)
Technical strengths we value
  • Equipment Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Skills
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
  • Machine Setups for Production Runs
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Shop Math Skills
  • Blueprint Reading
Why Novolex?Benefits

We offer competitive medical, dental, and vision plans and resources centered on mental, physical, and financial well-being. Program specifics may vary by location.

Community

We give back through our Focused Giving Program, emphasizing sustainability and hunger relief, and we encourage facility-driven community involvement.

Growth

Advance your career with MyLearning — industry and company curricula, a full Learning Management System, and Tuition Reimbursement (Non-Union) to support formal education.

Our commitment

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.

Location and commute

615 6th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3226356320.