Machine Operator - Large Mills

Novolex; West Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Novolex is hiring a Machine Operator for the Large Mills in Cedar Rapids. The role runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, in a climate-controlled environment. The pay scales from $28.94 to $30.88 per hour over the first year, with progression tied to time and performance.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating manual milling equipment such as a vertical mill, drill press, radial drill, hone, and Blanchard grinder, and ensuring parts meet specifications using precision tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years CNC Machining experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience operating manual mills, drill presses, radial drills, hones, and Blanchard grinders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a variety of manual equipment used by a machinist.
• Machine parts to specifications and verify accuracy with precision tools.
• Observe machine operations and confirm accuracy of work pieces.

Skills

Manual milling

Precision measuring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

A.A.S. CNC Machining Technology

Tools

Manual mills

Drill press

Radial drill

Hone

Blanchard grinder

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's 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 Opportunities!

Machine Operator - Large Mills| Cedar Rapids |HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Available shift:

Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm / Climate Controlled

Incentives:

Pay Rate

Min = $28.94 3 Months = $29.35 6 Months = $29.87 9 Months = $30.36 12 Months = $30.88

Job Description

Sets up and operate a variety of manual equipment that a machinist would use. The equipment that the successful candidate will use includes the following: manual vertical mill, drill press, radial drill, hone, and Blanchard grinder. The person is responsible to use this equipment to machine parts to specifications. The candidate will observe machine operations and verifies accuracy of machine work pieces by use of a variety of precision measurement tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required


• 2-year A.A.S. Degree – CNC Machining Technology or 3-5 years of CNC Machining experience in a manufacturing environment.


• WorkKeys Certification: National Career Readiness Certificate (Silver Certificate Level or higher), preferred.


• Experience operating manual mills, drill presses, radial drills, hones, and Blanchard grinders, preferred.

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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].

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