Set-up Technician

About Us

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Sustainability Commitment

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the process setups from the initial installation through to final production.
• Set up all process adjustments (may include as many as 50 to 60).
• Be part of a rotational on-call schedule to assist any shift with setup and process troubleshooting needs as required. (This is not to exceed overtime safety limits.)
• Demonstrate proficiency at troubleshooting all process setups for flaws that may lead to poor product quality or shorten the life-span of the tooling and/or the equipment.
• Responsible for assembly, installation and alignment of tooling into equipment as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Complete various projects and assignments as determined by the Process Technicians.
• Other duties as necessary.

Technical Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust, and teamwork.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize as needed without loss of effectiveness and composure.

Technical Knowledge

• Demonstrates knowledge of company specific product, material and/or production technological methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment in manufacturing facilities.
• Demonstrates a fundamental understanding of standard manufacturing business processes.
• Demonstrates an advanced comprehensive knowledge of entire process from concept to commercialization.

Operate Equipment

• Demonstrates ability to utilize standard hand tools.
• Ability to operate thermoforming equipment and peripherals.

Maintain Records

• Ability to accurately record and maintain information as required.

Maintenance/Repair

• Demonstrates basic mechanical aptitude and abilities.
• Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot and efficiently identify appropriate course of action.

Leadership

• Ability to coach, mentor and develop direct reports. (GR identified personnel only.)

Requirements

• Three to five years experience in extrusion/thermoforming.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Speaking and presentation skills to conduct effective meetings.
• Pretest for mechanical aptitude, spatial relationships.
• Capable of working with minimum supervision and maintain high degree of technical proficiency.
• Work 12 hour shifts, standing and walking for extended periods.
• Climb.
• Heed safety warnings, devices and alarms.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Lift and carry products weighing up to 50 lbs.

Pay

Pay Range is $26.65 to $36.24 - paid weekly.

Schedule

6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.