Set Up Tech

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. 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 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.

Compensation: $28.69 an hour - paid weekly

Shift Available: Monday - Friday (Days)

Position: The primary function is to safely install all tooling as required to produce quality thermoformed products. Other responsibilities could include preparation or setup of special tooling for test runs cleaning tooling as needed and review of

potential tooling designs. The technician must be able to participate as a team member or operate independently depending on department needs.

Key Job Requirements:

Responsible for the changeovers/ setups from the initial tooling installation. Set up all process conditions/adjustments

Responsible for assembly installation and alignment of tooling into equipment as needed

Responsible for the preparation maintenance and modification of all tooling (molds trim tools and lip roller tooling) as required to produce quality thermoformed products

Read blueprints use precision type instruments such as micrometers and calipers and operate all machine shop equipment (lathes surface grinders etc.)

Responsible for completing required documentation (SAP work orders purchase requisitions etc.) to help identify equipment deficiencies and to ensure the proper supply of parts/supplies

Must be team oriented with leadership qualities capable of teaching others technical details

Demonstrate proficiency at troubleshooting all setup related issues for flaws that may lead to poor product quality or shorten the life span of the tooling and/or the equipment

Maintain a clean safe working environment

Must be self-starting disciplined team-oriented with capabilities of working with others in assigned tasks and meeting deadlines

Must be capable of safely operating a lift truck

Must be able to safely start and stop any KFT2 and KT4 forming lines

Other duties as necessary

Technical Competencies:

Communication/Teamwork:

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

Safety:

Demonstrates ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs policies and procedures

Technical Knowledge:

Demonstrates knowledge of company specific products 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 and 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

Education & Experience:

Three to Five years experience in extrusion/thermoforming

Must be a LVL 4 OP or higher and/or strong mechanical knowledge

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

Setup and tooling experience

Ability to read prints

CAD and computer skills desired but not required

ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Must be able to:

Work 9-hour shifts Mon - Fri) standing and walking for extended periods (shift times may change)

Must be open to extended workdays as schedule dictates possible weekends

Climb

Heed safety warnings devices and alarms

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Lift and carry products weighing up to 60 lbs.

Able to push/pull equipment weighing an excess of 400lbs

Possess an adequate ability to do problem solving establish cause and effect relationships in an office and/or manufacturing environment

What Youll Get From Us

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.

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 .

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen