Job Description

Plant Electrical & Controls Technician

Location: Stockton, CA

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Hands-on impact keeping high-speed packaging lines running safely and efficiently.
• Ownership of both power and control systems—PLC troubleshooting to 3‑phase distribution.
• Direct influence on uptime, product quality, and team success.

Pay, Shift, and Benefits

• $36.44/hour starting pay
• 3rd Shift: 11:00pm – 7:30am
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; prescription coverage; 401(k) with company match; New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details); healthcare and dependent care FSAs; corporate discounts

Core Responsibilities

• Use electrical prints and wiring diagrams to install, commission, and repair equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and service motors, pumps, conveyors, belts, fans, and related mechanical assemblies.
• Perform lubrication, cleaning, alignment, and mechanical adjustments to restore performance.
• Execute major electrical tasks: 3‑phase/440V work, PLC fault finding, new equipment hookups, circuit replacement and testing.
• Diagnose faults in wiring, switches, motors, and components with ammeter, ohmmeter, voltmeter, test lamp, and megger.
• Replace switches, sockets, and other electrical devices; remove/replace transformers and lighting fixtures.
• Apply lockout/tagout and all safety procedures without exception.
• Communicate repair status and recurring issues to production leadership and maintenance supervisors.
• Operate tools and shop equipment required to complete work orders.
• Fabricate and repair parts using minor machining and gas/electric welding.
• Cover both mechanical and electrical troubleshooting independently during off-shifts.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of production and facility service systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in automated manufacturing.
• Two-year electrical degree or comparable education preferred (not mandatory).
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer literacy for PMs, work orders, and diagnostics.
• History of working with—and positively influencing—teams.
• Training in lockout/tagout procedures.

Your Toolkit

• Strengths: PLC troubleshooting, equipment diagnostics, 120/208/240/480V systems, motor replacement/repair/maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, industrial electrical expertise.
• Technologies: Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), conveyor systems.

Grow With Us

Pactiv Evergreen , now part of Novolex, manufactures food, beverage, and specialty packaging for customers across foodservice, delivery, processing, grocery/retail, and industrial markets. Backed by strong R&D and two world-class plastic film recycling centers, Novolex operates a broad network across North America and Europe. Explore our 20,000+ team community and sustainability focus at .

Our Stockton facility (est. 1981) produces paper cups, lids, and folding food containers and employs roughly 400 people.

Compliance

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email [email protected].

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Pactiv Evergreen 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. Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies.

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