Extrusion Shift Lead – 7pm to 7am

Novolex; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Novolex is hiring an Extrusion Team Lead for the Frankfort, IL facility. The role oversees extrusion operations during a 7pm–7am 12-hour shift on a 2-2-3 schedule, ensuring safety, GMP compliance, quality, and productivity. Starting wage is $26.27 per hour.

Responsibilities include setting up extrusion machinery, coordinating staff, monitoring process variables, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment while driving performance and coaching team members as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills are essential.
• Effective written and verbal communication required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Ensure GMP, safety and quality procedures are followed and productivity standards met.
• Perform tooling changes on dies and restart extruder safely and efficiently.
• Produce parts in the medium difficulty range meeting quality specs and target rates.
• Develop speed and accuracy in machine teardown and setup.
• Delegate shift assignments and monitor team performance.
• Monitor equipment controls (vacuum, heat, pressures, timing, water flow).
• Provide performance feedback to managers and complete required documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Stamina for long shifts

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Novolex is hiring an Extrusion Team Lead for the Frankfort, IL facility. The role oversees extrusion operations during a 7pm–7am 12-hour shift on a 2-2-3 schedule, ensuring safety, GMP compliance, quality, and productivity. Starting wage is $26.27 per hour.

Responsibilities include setting up extrusion machinery, coordinating staff, monitoring process variables, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment while driving performance and coaching team members as needed.