Machine Operator - Sheet Metal
About the role
Sheet Metal Operator – Cedar Rapids. Hiring immediately. Operates NC Laser, fabricates sheet metal products and equipment according to job orders, blueprints, and schematic diagrams.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm (climate‑controlled environment).
Pay
Incentive pay rates: Minimum $28.94; after 3 months $29.35; after 6 months $29.87; after 9 months $30.36; after 12 months $30.88.
Responsibilities
- Operates NC Laser.
- Fabricates sheet metal products and equipment according to job orders, blueprints, and schematic diagrams.
- Bends, cuts, or alters various grades of sheet metal based on product requirements and sheet‑metal knowledge.
- Sets up and operates shears, brakes, benders, rolls, and t‑drills.
- Inspects, assembles, and adjusts equipment to ensure conformance with specifications.
Qualifications
- 1–3 years sheet metal fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as resources for mental, physical, and financial health. Specific benefits may vary by location.
Community engagement through the Focused Giving Program supports sustainability and hunger initiatives, with encouragement for facility‑level community involvement.
Training and development opportunities include skills development, advanced education programs, tuition reimbursement (non‑union), and access to a Learning Management System (MyLearning) for courses and industry training.
Why Choose Us?
Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging serving foodservice, restaurant delivery, food processing, grocery, retail, and industrial sectors. The company offers expertise across substrates such as resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more, providing customers with 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs.
The sustainability vision is built on three pillars—products, operations, and people—driving company‑wide initiatives toward ambitious environmental goals.