Thermoforming - Process Technician

Novolex; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Novolex in Bridgeview, IL is hiring immediately for a Thermoforming Process Technician. This role involves guiding a team in productivity, safety, and quality in the production process. Candidates should have a strong background in thermoforming and extrusion.

With competitive pay ranging from $38.81 to $49.89 per hour and a commitment to employee well-being, Novolex offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in plastics processing.
• Experience with machinery and tooling for extrusion/thermoforming.
• Ability to work a 12-hour COP shift.

Responsibilities

• Guide team’s mission in productivity, safety, and quality.
• Assist with changeovers with minimal downtime.
• Develop and implement programs for product quality improvement.

Skills

Thermoforming and Extrusion

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Two or four-year technical degree or certification

Job description

Job Description

Thermoforming Process Technician, HIRING IMMEDIATELY, Bridgeview IL

Compensation: Pay Range is $38.81 to $49.89 per hour paid weekly (additional $1 per hour as shift differential)

Process Technician Night Shifts 7PM - 7AM - 2-2-3 Schedule

The Hourly Process Tech will guide the overall team's mission in productivity, safety, quality, operations, continuous improvement, and team effectiveness. Must have extensive background in Thermoforming and Extrusion.

Position Responsibilities

The Hourly Process Tech will guide the overall team’s mission in productivity, safety, quality, operations, continuous improvement and team effectiveness. Must have extensive background in Thermoforming and Extrusion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with performing changeovers with minimal downtime
• Ensure all products are running at standard production rate for assigned shift
• Update, review and provide recommendations to plant Process Engineer for process sheet updates
• Develop, implement and execute programs to improve overall product quality and line efficiencies.
• Operate and troubleshoot processes and equipment at an elevated level to resolve complex issues with supporting plant maintenance, automation, and tooling teams

Technical Knowledge

• Process expert in the areas of sheet extrusion, forming and trimming of thermoformed products.
• Good understanding of mechanical and electrical principles and applications.
• Ability to operate thermoforming and extrusion equipment.
• Knowledge of company specific product, material and/or production technological methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment in manufacturing facilities.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and abilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot and efficiently identify appropriate course of action through leveraging problem solving activities.

Safety

• Demonstrated ability to comply with all Company policies and procedures and to uphold, support and exemplify the safety programs and standards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience (or similar combination of education and experience).
• Experience in plastics processing, including forming and extrusion required.
• Experience working with machinery.
• Understanding of tooling, machining, material flow practices for extrusion and thermoforming.
• Strong interpersonal skills to train, communicate, and lead effectively.
• Ability to work a 12-hour COP shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or four-year technical degree or certification.
• Project team coordinator experience.
• Experience with FEA (finite element analysis) and quality gauges to support a zero part defect environment.

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well‑being, 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.

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].