Injection Molder Technician

Company Overview:

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 39,000 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.

The Injection Molder Technician is responsible for the start-up, shut down and troubleshooting of the molding process during normal production runs. Will also set up injection molding machines and related equipment to allow the manufacture of product that meets or exceeds the established quality levels at the standard rates that have been established. Assist the maintenance department with troubleshooting problems with injection molding machines and related support equipment, including automation.

Compensation:

Novolex is required by laws in many locations to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The compensation range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $20.00 to $28.00 per hour.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Work with mold department supervisors, mold maintenance and mold technicians in order to identify problems in the processing of product.
• Take a proactive Preventive Maintenance position with the shop’s tooling.
• Work with the outside sources as necessary to develop processing techniques related to tooling.
• Review injection molding processes to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Ensure injection molding processes are optimized and documented.
• Maintain cavitation.
• Assist action teams and increase awareness of continuous improvement to the technical staff.
• Start up new tools, document and develop process sheets.
• Successfully complete all required safety training and operator training courses.
• Other tasks as needed or as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.
• High School diploma or equivalent, some technical school preferred.
• Working knowledge of the injection molding process.
• Must be able to provide weekend work coverage and work overtime as needed.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
• The commitment to stay safe and to continue to learn and develop.
• Must be able to walk, bend, climb stairs and ladders and lift up to 50 pounds.

What You'll 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 Company's application process should contact [email protected].

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