Machine Operator - Large Mills

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. Our manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates, including resin, paper, molded fiber, and aluminum, providing customers with a broad array of stock and customized solutions across 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs.

About the Role

Novolex is hiring a Machine Operator - Large Mills in Cedar Rapids. This role involves setting up and operating a variety of manual equipment typically used by machinists, including manual vertical mills, drill presses, radial drills, hones, and Blanchard grinders. The successful candidate will machine parts to specifications, monitor machine operations, and verify accuracy using precision measurement tools.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
• Climate-controlled environment

Pay

• Starting pay rate: $28.94/hour
• 3 months: $29.35/hour
• 6 months: $29.87/hour
• 9 months: $30.36/hour
• 12 months: $30.88/hour

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual machining equipment such as vertical mills, drill presses, radial drills, hones, and Blanchard grinders.
• Machine parts to precise specifications.
• Monitor machine operations to ensure accuracy.
• Verify work piece accuracy using precision measurement tools.

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 at Silver level or higher) preferred.
• Experience operating manual mills, drill presses, radial drills, hones, and Blanchard grinders preferred.

Benefits

Novolex offers comprehensive and competitive benefits focused on employee well-being, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Mental, physical, and financial health resources.
• Community engagement through the Focused Giving Program, supporting sustainability initiatives and food/hunger needs.
• Training and development opportunities, including skills development, advanced education programs, and tuition reimbursement (for non-union employees).
• Learning Management System to enhance employee skills at all levels.