CNC Machinist - Mills

About the Company

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging supporting multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. With expertise spanning resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more, Novolex provides customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions across 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations, and our people. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve ambitious goals through wide-ranging initiatives.

About the Role

Sets up and operates CNC Mills to perform a variety of machining operations including milling, drilling, and machining of work pieces to specifications. Assembles cutting tools, secures work piece in place, and provides machine with directions according to work piece specifications. Observes machine operations and verifies accuracy of machined work pieces using precision tools.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm (climate-controlled environment).

Pay

Starting pay rate: $28.94/hour. Incentive-based increases:

• 3 months: $29.35/hour
• 6 months: $29.87/hour
• 9 months: $30.36/hour
• 12 months: $30.88/hour

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2-year A.A.S. Degree in CNC Machining Technology or 3–5 years of CNC Machining experience in a manufacturing environment
• WorkKeys Certification: National Career Readiness Certificate (Silver Certificate Level or higher) preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health. Specific programs vary by location.

• Community Engagement: Focused Giving Program supports sustainability initiatives and food/hunger needs; facility-level support for local activities
• Training and Development: MyLearning platform offers skills development, industry training, formal education support via Tuition Reimbursement (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System to enhance employee skills