Senior Thermoforming Process Technician

About the role

Nefab Group, founded in 1949, is a world‑leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. The company saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains through innovation with customers, while respecting people and high ethical standards. As a Senior Thermoforming Process Technician you will join the Nefab PolyFlex team, overseeing thermoforming operations, ensuring machinery performance and production schedule adherence, and developing process improvements for thick and thin‑walled thermoforming to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

Responsibilities

• Oversee thermoforming operations, ensuring optimal performance of machinery and adherence to production schedules.
• Develop and implement process improvements for thick and thin‑walled thermoforming operations, focusing on increasing efficiency and reducing waste.
• Ensure all thermoforming activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards, conducting regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance.
• Train and mentor staff on thermoforming techniques, best practices, and safety protocols to build a skilled and knowledgeable team.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to develop and refine thermoforming processes, incorporating feedback from production staff and quality assurance.
• Manage extrusion operations and ensure seamless integration with thermoforming processes, coordinating closely with other departments to optimize workflows.

Requirements

• Thermoforming, extrusion, or plastics manufacturing experience is required to be considered for this position.
• Experience with OEE, scrap, and basic process/production metrics is preferred.
• Experience with heavy and thin gauge plastic is required.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision insurance