Thermoforming Set-Up Technician | 2-2-3 Shift

Novolex; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Novolex in Franklin Park, IL is hiring a Set Up Technician for the Lyle Thermoforming and OMG lines. Starting pay ranges from $28.73 to $34.14 per hour, with a 7am-7pm 2-2-3 schedule.

You will perform changeovers, tool loads, and inline repair tasks while maintaining safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include recording changeovers, assisting maintenance, and using precision tools to ensure first-run parts meet criteria.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Completion of Set Up Technician sr. specialist training or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work overtime and off shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs changeovers on Lyle Thermoforming and OMG equipment.
• Removes and loads inserts in the mold offline and online.
• Records changeover events and coordinates with Quality and Supervision.
• Performs basic extrusion operator tasks to assist on inline changeovers.
• Repairs forming molds and trim tools for production consistency.
• Maintains thermoforming and labeling automation equipment.
• Assists maintenance on troubleshooting to restore production.
• Uses micrometers and calipers for setups and measurements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Technical skills

Independent working

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Set Up Technician training

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

CMMS

Job description

Novolex in Franklin Park, IL is hiring a Set Up Technician for the Lyle Thermoforming and OMG lines. Starting pay ranges from $28.73 to $34.14 per hour, with a 7am-7pm 2-2-3 schedule.

You will perform changeovers, tool loads, and inline repair tasks while maintaining safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include recording changeovers, assisting maintenance, and using precision tools to ensure first-run parts meet criteria.