Injection Molding Process Tech

Novolex; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Well-being resources

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Molder to operate and troubleshoot injection molding machines, ensuring products meet quality standards. The role includes start-up/shut-down, mold changes, and collaboration with maintenance to resolve equipment issues.

Training and safety compliance are emphasized, with overtime and weekend work typical in a manufacturing setting. The position offers 1st-3rd shift options, a pay rate of $24.00–$30.00 per hour plus a $0.50 night shift differential, and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with technical training.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends.
• 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience operating forklift equipment preferred.
• Good English communication and basic computer skills.
• Standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot injection molding machinery to meet quality targets.
• Assist maintenance with equipment issues on conveyors, stackers and automation.
• Perform mold changes and machine start-up/shut-down.
• Maintain cavitation and manage production continuity.
• Document processes in the maintenance tracking system.
• Follow safety policies and wear PPE at all times.
• Complete trainings and perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Injection molding equipment

Job description

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.

Job Description

Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunity! We are looking for you!!!

Competitive pay rate: $24.00 - $30.00 Plus a .50 cent night shift differential an hour - paid weekly (based on experience)

Injection Molding Process available shift:

• 1st Shift: 7:00am-3:00pm
• 2nd Shift: 3:00pm-11:00pm
• 3rd Shift: 11:00pm-7:00am

Position Summary:

A Molder is responsible for the start-up, shut down and troubleshooting of injection molding machinery to allow the manufacture of product that meets or exceeds the established quality levels at standard run rates. Molders also assist the maintenance department with troubleshooting problems with injection molding machines and related support equipment, including conveyors, stackers and automation.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Work safely at all times, consistently following company safety policies and wearing required PPE. Maintain situational awareness on the production floor and notify a Supervisor or Manager immediately of safety concerns.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Once trained/certified, operate forklifts, pallet jacks and other machinery.
• Perform mold changes.
• Start up and shut down injection molding machines and associated equipment.
• Maintain cavitation (optimal use of each cavity on an injection molding tool) or freeze off cavities as needed or as directed to maintain production operations.
• Perform standard shift cleaning on production equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoot injection molding machines, and elevate mold or maintenance issues to the appropriate teams in a prompt fashion to ensure continuity of operation.
• Thoroughly document standard processes and work performed in the facility’s maintenance tracking system to ensure communication across shifts.
• Satisfactorily complete training courses as determined by management.
• Other tasks as needed or as assigned.

Candidate Requirements:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
• High School Diploma or equivalent with technical training
• Must be able to work overtime as required, including weekends
• 2 years of experience in manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience operating forklift equipment preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (both written and verbal) and operate a computer in order to perform necessary documentation.
• This position requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing up and down stairs and ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be comfortable working in a typical manufacturing environment with seasonal heat/cold and sound related to machine operation as well as maintenance and facility repair activities.
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the task at hand.

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Company Benefits

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 [e-mail].

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen