CNC Operator / Manual Machinist

Novolex; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in packaging innovation is seeking a skilled CNC Operator / Manual Machinist. The role involves manufacturing mold components, modifying parts, and performing repairs. Candidates must have strong mechanical skills, attention to detail, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Telehealth options

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture mold components from engineering drawings.
• Modify or build components for other departments.
• Complete emergency repairs of tools.

Skills

CNC Operator skills

Manual Machinist skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of a trade/technical school

Tools

TRAK mill

Lathe

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

May 04, 2025

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.

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

The qualified candidate must be experienced in a manufacturing environment, working with large, industrial machinery and tooling. All-around CNC Operator / Manual Machinist skills are required.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacture mold components from engineering drawings.
• Modify or build components for other departments.
• Complete emergency repairs of tools.
• Satisfactorily complete training courses as determined by management.
• Other tasks as assigned.

What We Need From You

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Graduate of a trade/technical school or program preferred.
• Candidates must be highly skilled, methodical, organized, able to read blueprints, attentive to detail, results-oriented and able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Excellent communication skills are required as well as the ability to produce outstanding work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, familiarity with various precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, depth and height gages.
• Strong manual machine tool experience.
• Previous TRAK mill and lathe experience required.

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 (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.

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