Set up Technician - Level 1 - #189659

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• Plant Specifics / job perks
• Plant Specifics / job perks
• Plant Specifics / job perks
  
  
  

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.

How You'll Perform The Role

Principal Job Duties

• Assist higher level set up technicians in performing machine and tool setups on thermoforming machines and associated equipment.
• Support continuous improvement projects.
• Prepare tools for production when required.
• Perform process troubleshooting of the thermoforming machines and all related systems.
• Support sample making activities.
• Perform product qualification process to ensure conformance with prescribed quality standards.
• Diligently follow lockout / tag out procedures.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and 5S in own work area and around work units.
• Perform all work in a safe manner and fully comply with the Safety and Quality (GMP) policies and procedures of the Company.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Management.
  
  
  

What We Need From You

Job Requirements

• Good understanding of mechanical and control functions of machines
• Technical school course (Mechanical technology) / Junior Millwright or 1-2 years of work experience in thermoforming / plastics processing
• Basic mechanical aptitude is required.
• Lift and move product / parts / boxes when required.
• Able to use different measuring instruments like Vernier Caliper and Micrometer
• Knowledge of plastic molds preferred (handling and maintenance)
• Able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
• Able to work in a 12-hour continental shift with bi-monthly rotation.
  
  
  

Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

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 (including Telehealth options) 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 Novolex University. 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.