Thermoforming - Process Technician

Job Description

Do you have experience working in Automation, Extrusion Operator, Thermoforming Operator, and/or Plastics Machine Operator??? If so WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!!!

Process Technician

• Night Shifts: 7PM - 7AM
• 2-2-3 Schedule

Position Responsibilities

The Hourly Process Tech will guide the overall team’s mission in productivity, safety, quality, operations, continuous improvement and team effectiveness.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Affirmative Action Statement
• Assist with performing changeovers with minimal downtime
• Ensure all products are running at standard production rate for assigned shift
• Update, review and provide recommendations to plant Process Engineer for process sheet updates
• Develop, implement and execute programs to improve overall product quality and line efficiencies
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot processes and equipment at an elevated level to resolve complex issues with supporting plant maintenance, automation, and tooling teams

Technical Knowledge

• Process expert in the areas of sheet extrusion, forming and trimming of thermoformed products
• Good understanding of mechanical and electrical principles and applications
• Ability to operate thermoforming and extrusion equipment
• Demonstrates knowledge of company specific product, material and/or production technological methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment in manufacturing facilities
• Demonstrates advanced mechanical aptitude and abilities
• Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot and efficiently identify appropriate course of action through leverage problem solving activities

Safety

• Demonstrated ability to comply with all Company policies and procedures and to uphold, support and exemplify the safety programs and standards

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience (or similar combination of education and experience)
• Experience in plastics processing, including forming and extrusion required
• Experience working with machinery
• Understanding of tooling, machining, material flow practices for extrusion and thermoforming
• Strong interpersonal skills to be able to train, communicate, and lead effectively
• Ability to work a 12 hours COP shift

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or four year technical degree or certification
• Project team coordinator experience
• Experience with FEA (finite element analysis) and quality gauges to support a zero part defect environment

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance
• A variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• Community Engagement
• Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs
• Training and Development
• Constant opportunities for advancement
• Skills development
• Formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
• A Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization

Equal Employment Opportunity

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.