Tool Finisher, NPD

Novolex; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Novolex is seeking an entry-level Tool Finisher at our Bedford Park, IL facility. You will join a clean CNC machine shop with opportunities for career growth in CNC manufacturing.

Responsibilities include setting up micro drill presses, finishing tooling components, and assisting in packaging for shipment. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, strong mechanical aptitude, and comfort with precision measurements using calipers and micrometers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, sketches and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Advanced math skills (Algebra, Geometry).
• Must follow detailed directions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate micro drill presses to drill small ventilation holes in cavity components.
• Polish machine marks from tooling components using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or die grinders.
• Use calipers and micrometers for task setup and component verification.
• Inspect finished parts for surface finish, contour conformity, and defects.
• Assist in assembly and/or packaging for shipment of machined tooling components.
• Log time to projects using the shop work order tracking system.
• Work with minimal supervision in the assigned work cell and communicate issues to the team.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Advanced math

CAD reading

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Die grinder

Job description

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 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

Our Bedford Park, IL location currently has a Tool Finisher position available in our R&D Tool Shop. The Tool Finisher position is an entry level position into a clean, modern CNC machine shop with advancement opportunities for career orientated individuals interested in CNC manufacturing. Below is a summary of the job responsibilities and requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Accurately use shop work order tracking system to log time to projects.
• Set up and operate micro drill presses to drill small ventilation holes in cavity components.
• Polish machine marks from flat and contoured surfaces of tooling components using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or die grinders.
• Use precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers as necessary for task set up and component verification.
• Inspect finished parts for surface finish, contour conformity, and defects.
• Assist in assembly and/or packaging for shipment of machined tooling components.
• Work with minimal supervision in the assigned work cell and communicate with the team to elevate problems if needed according to the existing procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Must have High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have the ability to follow detailed directions accurately.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude is essential.
• Advanced math skills (Algebra, Geometry) are required to perform necessary job functions.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, sketches and verbal instructions as necessary for completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as working with others effectively as a part of a team is essential.
• Good verbal & interpersonal communication skills; ability to work well in group situations; ability to deal effectively with conflict in mature & consistent manner.
• Flexibility to work overtime and off shifts as business needs dictate.

Company 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] .

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen