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Plastics Tooling & Changeover Technician


Job Location:

Franklin Park, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 30 - 36
Posted: 22 August 2026 (14 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Plastics Tooling & Changeover Technician Franklin Park IL

Do you thrive on precision setups fast changeovers and helping production hit its targets Are you equally comfortable with micrometers and machine HMIs If so this role was made for you.

Your mission
  1. Lead minor and major changeovers on Lyle Thermoforming and OMG lines to meet schedule demands.
  2. Swap and stage inserts and moldsboth offline in the tool room and online at the equipment.
  3. Deliver a dialed-in first run that clears all Quality Department criteria (Green Time) and coordinate release with Quality and Supervision.
  4. Assist inline changeovers by performing basic extrusion operator activities and troubleshooting process hiccups.
  5. Keep product flowing: repair forming molds and trim tools; perform upkeep on thermoforming and labeling automation.
  6. Partner with maintenance to quickly restore down lines; make necessary adjustments and escalate complex changes to the Maintenance Manager.
  7. Use calipers micrometers and other gauges to validate setups; read and operate the machine computer console and train operators on controls.
  8. Track OEE and jump in wherever performance slips; maintain precise records of each changeover.
  9. Document tasks time and parts usage in the CMMS; maintain a clean orderly workspace daily.
  10. Support production/packing as needed and work effectively with minimal oversight. Other duties as assigned.
Pay schedule and application

Hourly rate: $30.00 $36.00 based on experience

Shift: 7am7pm on a 2-2-3 rotation

Text to apply: (928-NOVOLEX)

What you bring
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Set Up Technician Sr. Specialist training completed or equivalent industry experience.
  • Sharp analytical mindset solid technical foundation and strong problem-solving habits.
  • Self-starter who collaborates well with a team.
  • Willingness to work overtime and off shifts when business needs shift.
Grow your career with Novolex

Benefits: Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans plus well-being resources that support mental physical and financial health. Specific programs can vary by location.

Community: We prioritize giving through our Focused Giving Programsupporting sustainability initiatives and efforts that address food and hungerand encourage site-level engagement where our teams live and work.

Development: Advance through MyLearning with company and industry curricula a Tuition Reimbursement Program for formal education and a robust Learning Management System that elevates skills across the organization.

EEO and accommodations

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 .


Required Experience:

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