Test Line Operator

Novolex; West Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Novolex is hiring for a Test Line position in Cedar Rapids, offering a Monday–Friday shift from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm in a climate-controlled environment. Starting pay scales upward with tenure, with immediate hire. The role focuses on testing large packaging equipment and reading engineering schematics to ensure optimal operation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and an A.A.S. in Industrial Maintenance or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 year A.A.S Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology or 2-5 years’ experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance preferred.
• WorkKeys/NCRC Silver or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and test large commercial packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic and electrical functions.
• Read engineering blueprints and schematics.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

A.A.S. in Industrial Maintenance Technology

Tools

WorkKeys Certification

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!

Test Line|Cedar Rapids| HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Available shift:

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

Incentives:

Pay Rate

Min = $30.88 3 Months = $30.94 6 Months = $31.45 9 Months = $31.96 12 Months = $32.46

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and test large commercial consumer packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic and electrical functions.
• Read engineering blueprints and schematics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 year A.A.S Degree – Industrial Maintenance Technology, or 2-5 years’ experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance. (preferred)
• WorkKeys Certification: National Career Readiness Certificate (Silver Certificate Level or higher) (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].