Set-up Technician

Novolex group; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 37,195 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Learning Management System access

Job summary

Novolex in Greenville, SC seeks a Process Technician to set up and troubleshoot thermoforming processes on a rotating shift. You will install tooling, adjust machines, and ensure product quality while maintaining a safe work environment.

The role requires 3–5 years in extrusion/thermoforming, a high school diploma, strong teamwork, and hands-on mechanical aptitude. Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Three to five years experience in extrusion/thermoforming.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Speaking and presentation skills to conduct effective meetings.
• Capable of working with minimum supervision and maintain high degree of technical proficiency.
• Lift and carry products weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up process adjustments (may include 50–60).
• Assist on-call rotations for setup and troubleshooting.
• Lead and teach others in technical details.
• Troubleshoot process setups to avoid quality issues and tool wear.
• Assemble, install and align tooling into equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Complete various projects as determined by Process Technicians.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Thermoforming equipment

Standard hand tools

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

Compensation:

• Pay Range is $26.65 to $36.24 - paid weekly

Set Up Mecahnic available shift: 6:30AM to 3:00PM Monday- Friday

Job Description

• Responsible for the process setups from the initial installation through to final production. Set up all process adjustments (may include as many as 50 to 60)
• Be part of a rotational on-call schedule to assist any shift with setup and process troubleshooting needs as required. (This is not to exceed overtime safety limits.)
• Must be team oriented with leadership qualities capable of teaching others technical details
• Demonstrate proficiency at troubleshooting all process setups for flaws that may lead to poor product quality or shorten the life-span of the tooling and/or the equipment
• Responsible for assembly, installation and alignment of tooling into equipment as needed
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment
• Complete various projects and assignments as determined by the Process Technicians
• Other duties as necessary

Technical Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team
• Ability to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust, and teamwork
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize as needed without loss of effectiveness and composure

Technical Knowledge:

• Demonstrates knowledge of company specific product, material and/or production technological methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment in manufacturing facilities
• Demonstrates a fundamental understanding of standard manufacturing business processes
• Demonstrates and advanced comprehensive knowledge of entire process from concept to commercialization

Operate Equipment:

• Demonstrates ability to utilize standard hand tools
• Ability to operate thermoforming equipment and peripherals

Maintain Records: Ability to accurately record and maintain information as required.

Maintenance/Repair:

• Demonstrates basic mechanical aptitude and abilities
• Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot and efficiently identify appropriate course of action

Leadership:

Leadership: Ability to coach, mentor and develop direct reports. (GR identified personnel only.)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three to five years experience in extrusion/thermoforming
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Speaking and presentation skills to conduct effective meetings
• Pretest for mechanical aptitude, spatial relationships
• Capable of working with minimum supervision and maintain high degree of technical proficiency
• Workork 12 hour shifts, standing and walking for extended periods
• Climb
• Heed safety warnings, devices and alarms
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Lift and carry products weighing up to 50 lbs.

Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• 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