Thermoforming Machine Operator — Flexible Shifts & Growth

Novolex; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 62,609,000 - 79,085,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Learning Management System

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Thermoforming Machine Operator in Franklin Park, IL to join our manufacturing team. The role requires hands-on operation of thermoforming equipment with a focus on safety and quality.

Starting pay is competitive and shifts run 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am, with opportunities for training and advancement. Three years of relevant plastics processing experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and reliable attendance are required.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of manufacturing or related experience operating and/ or running plastics processing equipment (thermoforms).
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal required.
• Strong Mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills.
• Ability to read and operate micrometer(s).
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Proven track history of good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to complete all training required (procedures, equipment, safety).
• Basic operator PM and/or equipment cleaning.
• Perform visual inspection of products; identify attributes to quality in thermoform product.
• Willing to work other duties or tasks, as needed.
• Create shipping labels.
• Wrap palletized load.
• Must be able to lift and install roll shaft into roll.
• Must be able to use hoist to put roll onto unwind stand.
• Must be able to feed material through thermoformed and trim press.
• Must be able to make learn simple adjustments (Heats, cycle time).
• Must be able to identify and fix jammed material in grinder and put line back into production.

Skills

Effective communication

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Ability to read micrometers

Good attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Novolex is seeking a Thermoforming Machine Operator in Franklin Park, IL to join our manufacturing team. The role requires hands-on operation of thermoforming equipment with a focus on safety and quality.

Starting pay is competitive and shifts run 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am, with opportunities for training and advancement. Three years of relevant plastics processing experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and reliable attendance are required.