Thermoforming & Extrusion Process Lead (Night Shift)

Novolex; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Shift differential

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Novolex in Bridgeview, IL, is seeking a Thermoforming Process Technician with extensive thermoforming and extrusion experience. Night shift runs 7PM–7AM on a 2-2-3 schedule; pay ranges from $38.81 to $49.89 per hour, with a $1 shift differential.

Responsibilities include guiding productivity, safety, quality, and continuous improvement for the team. Primary duties: perform changeovers with minimal downtime, maintain production rates, update process sheets with input to the Process Engineer, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in plastics processing (thermoforming or extrusion).
• Experience operating thermoforming and extrusion equipment.
• Strong ability to train, communicate and lead teams.
• Understanding of tooling, machining and material flow in extrusion/thermoforming.

Responsibilities

• Assist with changeovers with minimal downtime.
• Maintain standard production rate for assigned shift.
• Update process sheets and provide recommendations to Process Engineer.
• Develop and implement programs to improve product quality and line efficiency.
• Troubleshoot processes and equipment with maintenance and tooling teams.

Skills

Thermoforming

Extrusion

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Education

Technical degree or certification

Tools

FEA

Job description

Novolex in Bridgeview, IL, is seeking a Thermoforming Process Technician with extensive thermoforming and extrusion experience. Night shift runs 7PM–7AM on a 2-2-3 schedule; pay ranges from $38.81 to $49.89 per hour, with a $1 shift differential.

Responsibilities include guiding productivity, safety, quality, and continuous improvement for the team. Primary duties: perform changeovers with minimal downtime, maintain production rates, update process sheets with input to the Process Engineer, and