Tool & Die Machinist

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 manufacturing and sourcing expertise spanning a diverse range of substrates—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

This Tool & Die Machinist position involves manufacturing parts and fixtures from raw material to finished product using a variety of equipment, including manual lathes, manual mills, drill presses, and CNC equipment. The role requires welding capabilities and the ability to design and manufacture fixtures from scratch.

Available shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm in a climate-controlled environment. Pay rate: $30.88 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual lathes, manual mills, and other equipment to manufacture parts from raw materials.
• Weld materials, primarily stainless and carbon steel.
• Design and manufacture fixtures from scratch.
• Rework parts as necessary.
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of machining experience.
• 1-3 years of welding experience.
• Experience reading engineering blueprints/drawings.

Benefits

Novolex offers comprehensive and competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health. Specific benefits and programs may vary by location.

• Focused Giving Program supporting sustainability initiatives and food/hunger needs in local communities.
• 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.