Set-Up Mechanic

Why Choose 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. Novolexs 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 39000 SKUs.

Our 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.

Novolex Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunities!

Set-up MechanicConyers Georgia Hiring Immediately

Compensation

• Competitive starting pay range of $25.05-$35.71 per hour paid weekly - Based on Experience

Available Shift

• 1st Shift - 12 hours 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM2/2/3 schedule

Position Overview

Conduct all mechanical changeovers including line set-ups mold and trim tool changes guide bar replacement pick adjustments and control system adjustments. Also troubleshoot all machine malfunctions and make appropriate adjustments to related equipment to ensure a quality product is produced at published throughput rates. Assist with weekly monthly and quarterly PMs. (PMs consist of rebuilds of components on trim press formers printers grinders tooling and automation equipment etc.). This position requires flexibility to work overtime be on call and to adjust hours/shifts/teams as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for making effective changeovers (major and minor)
Assembles cleans repairs as needed and reassembles tooling in accordance with prescribed tooling maintenance requirements as well as when needed due to component failure
Perform all mold changes including the disconnection removal and relocation of molds and the installation reconnection and setup of molds through to production function
Manages storage and organization of tooling to ensure readiness
Support changeover time reduction efforts
Maintains tool cleaning systems to include cleaning the tank (changing filters changing solution and cleaning the tank itself)
Support and perform mold PM schedules as assigned
Periodically clean and inspect molds
Assist in documentation and record the history of the specific molds
Skilled in using precision measurement and setup devices
Identify modifications or upgrades to address downtime issues
Assists in some daily routine such as mold cleaning and set-up in the shop
Assists or performs mold changes when needed.
Trains and oversees associates to ensure changeovers and machine set-up integrity is maintained
Self-directed with the ability to work with minimal supervision
Results-focused with a strong desire to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
Ensures work areas are clean and organized in line with safety and work efficiency objectives
Specification and procurement of spare parts
Assist in process technician responsibilities as assigned
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skilled Machinist experience in a high precision machine shop/manufacturing environment preferred
Computer literacy in Desktop Applications to include data collection and manipulation
Ability to execute close tolerance fabrication component assembly and machine set-up
Skilled in using precision measurement and setup devices
Competent in working with computerized machine controls and interfaces.
Highly organized problem solver able to handle multiple tasks self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability.
Must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with people at all levels within the organization.
Able to act and show best work practice understand work design and respond to issues without specific instructions
Self-directed with ability to work with minimal supervision
Results-focused with a strong desire to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
Assist in process technician responsibilities as assigned
Must be a Team player
Hydraulic electrical mechanical and/or general maintenance knowledge preferred
Injection molding and/or plastics industry experience preferred
Experience operating cranes forklifts and handling heavy molds preferred

Education and/or Experience Requirements (Qualifications)

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

Physical Requirements/ Environmental/ Working Conditions

• Must be able to constantly stand walk use hands and arms
• Must be able to occasionally stoop kneel or crouch
• Frequently required lifting and/or moving up to 70 pounds
• Frequently required pushing or pulling items using force up to 95 pounds.
• Must be able to frequently climb 10-40 steps and occasionally climb 5-10 ladder rungs.
• Able to work in differing temperatures.
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts and overtime as required.

What Youll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being as 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 and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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. Any individual who because of his or her disability needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Companys application process should contact .

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