Extrusion Process Technician | 12-Hour Night Shift

Novolex; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Training & development

Job summary

Novolex in Kentucky is seeking an experienced Extrusion Process Technician for the 7:00 PM–7:00 AM 2-2-3 schedule. The role guides productivity, safety, quality, operations, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing floor.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in plastics extrusion, hands-on machinery experience, and a proven ability to train and lead teams while improving process efficiency. Competitive benefits accompany this position.

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 hours COP shift.

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.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot processes and equipment at an elevated level to resolve complex issues with supporting plant maintenance, automation, and tooling teams.

Skills

Plastics processing

Extrusion

Machinery operation

Changeovers

Team training

12-hour shifts

Education

Technical degree

Tools

FEA

Quality gauges

Job description

Novolex in Kentucky is seeking an experienced Extrusion Process Technician for the 7:00 PM–7:00 AM 2-2-3 schedule. The role guides productivity, safety, quality, operations, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing floor.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in plastics extrusion, hands-on machinery experience, and a proven ability to train and lead teams while improving process efficiency. Competitive benefits accompany this position.