Thermoplastic Film Extrusion Technician

At Novolex we make the everyday safer fresher and more sustainable. As a global leader in food beverage and specialty packaging we support foodservice restaurant delivery and carryout food processing grocery and retail and industrial customers with solutions spanning resin paper molded fiber aluminum and more. Our portfolio is vast120 product categories 250 brands and over 39000 SKUsbacked by deep manufacturing and sourcing expertise.

Our sustainability vision is anchored by three pillarsour products our operations and our peopleguiding wide-ranging initiatives and ambitious goals that move our business and our communities forward.

You arrive a little early review the prior shifts log and walk down the extrusion line. Gauges and readouts look good. As production ramps you keep the machine running at or above standard for waste quality efficiency and utilization. A minor variation appearsyou diagnose it fast make precise adjustments and verify that quality returns to spec. When a teammate has a question you share what youve learned and keep everyone aligned on safety housekeeping and standard work. Before handoff you complete end-of-shift documentationcrewing time machine time and production countsso the next operator can hit the ground running.

• Run extrusion equipment safely and consistently to meet or exceed targets for waste quality throughput and utilization.
• Diagnose and correct machine issues through mechanical adjustments and parameter tuning.
• Offer practical innovative ideas to improve production outcomes.
• Provide guidance to less experienced operators to elevate line performance.
• Inspect output identify defects and adjust the process to remove root causes.
• Complete accurate end-of-shift paperwork including crew hours machine time and quantities produced.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and follow all safety and standard work procedures.

• 7:00am - 7:00pm
• 7:00pm - 7:00am

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• 1 years of experience operating extrusion machinery in a manufacturing setting.
• Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating schedule including every other weekend.
• Dependabilityarrive before shift start ready to begin on time.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills specific to extrusion processes.
• Clear written and verbal communication; diligent accurate recordkeeping.
• Solid analytical and math capabilities.
• Ability to perform quality checks and use production measurement tools; familiarity with product quality standards.
• Comfort wearing required PPE (hairnets beard-nets steel-toed shoes/boots ear protection bump caps) when required.
• Good manual dexterity.

Safety and well-being lead the way. We offer competitive comprehensive benefitsincluding medical dental and visionplus resources supporting mental physical and financial health. Specific programs may vary by location.

We invest in the communities that invest in us. Through our Focused Giving Program we prioritize partners advancing sustainability and addressing food and hunger needs and we support local facility-led initiatives where our teams live and work.

Grow with us. Through MyLearning youll find ongoing skills development industry curricula a Learning Management System and support for formal education via our Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union).

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