Night-Shift Extrusion Technician: Lead Quality & Efficiency

Novolex; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 52,679 - 67,736; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Well-being resources

Job summary

Novolex is looking for an Extrusion Process Technician in Bedford Park, Illinois. The role involves guiding teams toward achieving productivity, safety, and quality in operations. Qualified candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in plastics processing and machinery operations.

Benefits include comprehensive health insurance and well-being resources. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to work a 12-hour shift.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience or similar education and experience.
• Experience in plastics processing, including forming and extrusion.
• Understanding of tooling and material flow practices for extrusion.

Responsibilities

• Guide team’s mission in productivity, safety, and quality.
• Assist with changeovers with minimal downtime.
• Develop programs to improve product quality and line efficiencies.
• Operate and troubleshoot processes and equipment.

Skills

Plastics processing

Machinery operation

Team training and leadership

Troubleshooting processes and equipment

Education

Two or four year technical degree or certification

Job description

Novolex is looking for an Extrusion Process Technician in Bedford Park, Illinois. The role involves guiding teams toward achieving productivity, safety, and quality in operations. Qualified candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in plastics processing and machinery operations.

Benefits include comprehensive health insurance and well-being resources. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to work a 12-hour shift.