Machine Operator - Small 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, driving ambitious goals through wide-ranging initiatives.

About the Role

Sets up and operates 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, observe machine operations, and verify accuracy using precision measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual vertical mills, drill presses, radial drills, hones, and Blanchard grinders.
• Machine parts to precise specifications.
• Monitor machine operations to ensure quality and 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 (Silver Certificate Level or higher), preferred.
• Experience operating manual mills, drill presses, radial drills, hones, and Blanchard grinders, preferred.

Pay

Incentive-based pay structure with progression:

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

Schedule

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

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health.
• 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 industry training curricula.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union) for formal education.
• Learning Management System to enhance employee skills at all levels.