Thermoforming - Process Technician
Novolex, Bridgeview, IL, United States
Thermoforming Process Technician, HIRING IMMEDIATELY, Bridgeview IL
Compensation: Pay Range is $38.81 to $49.89 - paid weekly (additional $1 per hour as shift differential)
Position: Night Shifts 7PM - 7AM - 2-2-3 Schedule
Position Responsibilities: The Hourly Process Tech will guide the overall team’s mission in productivity, safety, quality, operations, continuous improvement and team effectiveness. Must have extensive background in Thermoforming and Extrusion.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with performing changeovers with minimal downtime
Ensure all products are running at standard production rate for assigned shift
Update, review and provide recommendations to plant Process Engineer for process sheet updates
Develop, implement and execute programs to improve overall product quality and line efficiencies.
Operate and troubleshoot processes and equipment at an elevated level to resolve complex issues with supporting plant maintenance, automation, and tooling teams
Technical Knowledge:
Process expert in the areas of sheet extrusion, forming and trimming of thermoformed products.
Good understanding of mechanical and electrical principles and applications.
Ability to operate thermoforming and extrusion equipment.
Knowledge of company specific product, material and/or production technological methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment in manufacturing facilities.
Advanced mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving abilities.
Safety:
Compliance with all Company policies and procedures and support of safety programs and standards.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years relevant experience (or similar combination of education and experience).
Experience in plastics processing, including forming and extrusion required.
Experience working with machinery.
Understanding of tooling, machining, material flow practices for extrusion and thermoforming.
Strong interpersonal skills to train, communicate, and lead effectively.
Ability to work a 12‑hour COP shift.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two‑ or four‑year technical degree or certification.
Project team coordinator experience.
Experience with FEA (finite element analysis) and quality gauges to support a zero‑part defect environment.
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 Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.
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Compensation: Pay Range is $38.81 to $49.89 - paid weekly (additional $1 per hour as shift differential)
Position: Night Shifts 7PM - 7AM - 2-2-3 Schedule
Position Responsibilities: The Hourly Process Tech will guide the overall team’s mission in productivity, safety, quality, operations, continuous improvement and team effectiveness. Must have extensive background in Thermoforming and Extrusion.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with performing changeovers with minimal downtime
Ensure all products are running at standard production rate for assigned shift
Update, review and provide recommendations to plant Process Engineer for process sheet updates
Develop, implement and execute programs to improve overall product quality and line efficiencies.
Operate and troubleshoot processes and equipment at an elevated level to resolve complex issues with supporting plant maintenance, automation, and tooling teams
Technical Knowledge:
Process expert in the areas of sheet extrusion, forming and trimming of thermoformed products.
Good understanding of mechanical and electrical principles and applications.
Ability to operate thermoforming and extrusion equipment.
Knowledge of company specific product, material and/or production technological methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment in manufacturing facilities.
Advanced mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving abilities.
Safety:
Compliance with all Company policies and procedures and support of safety programs and standards.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years relevant experience (or similar combination of education and experience).
Experience in plastics processing, including forming and extrusion required.
Experience working with machinery.
Understanding of tooling, machining, material flow practices for extrusion and thermoforming.
Strong interpersonal skills to train, communicate, and lead effectively.
Ability to work a 12‑hour COP shift.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two‑ or four‑year technical degree or certification.
Project team coordinator experience.
Experience with FEA (finite element analysis) and quality gauges to support a zero‑part defect environment.
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 Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.
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