CNC Machinist

Novolex • Bedford Park, IL

9d • $32 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

This role involves maintaining a safe working environment through participation in company-wide safety procedures, training, and safety programs. The CNC Machinist will set up and operate several different brands of CNC vertical milling machine tools in 3, 4, and 5 axis configurations. Simple programming at the controls is required for set-ups. The position requires G & M coding experience, the ability to communicate machine set up parameters, and troubleshoot set-up and operational issues in close collaboration with shop leadership. Responsibilities also include conducting proper inspection of first run and in-process parts, training other department personnel, performing general housekeeping of manufacturing areas and equipment, and accurate record keeping in shop floor management software.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 3-5 years directly relatable experience in CNC vertical machine tool set-up and operation for manufacture of complex precision components.
• Must possess outstanding skills in complex set-up of 2D and 3D milled tooling components.
• Must have Fanuc and/or Mazak based control experience.
• Ability to learn 4th axis set-up and programming.
• Must be experienced with proper use and care of precision measuring equipment including various outside/inside/depth micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, height gauge, dial bore gauge, etc.
• Must possess ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Must be able to read, write, and apply practical shop math.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Higher education in machining is preferred. (i.e., Machinist Certificate; MIMS Certificate)
• 3D mold machining experience a plus.
• Manual machinist skills a plus.
• Flexibility to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain our safe working environment with participation in company-wide safety procedures, training and safety programs.
• Set-up and operate several different brands of CNC vertical milling machine tools in 3, 4 and 5 axis configurations.
• Simple programming at the controls is required for set-ups.
• Communicate machine set up parameters, troubleshoot set-up and operational issues working closely with shop leadership.
• Conduct proper inspection of first run and in-process parts.
• Train other department personnel of lower classifications on essentials of their jobs and provide the shop manager / shift feedback on individual performance of individuals with whom the machinist trains.
• Do general housekeeping of manufacturing areas and equipment to ensure a clean and safe environment. This includes sweeping and mopping of the production area, wiping down the machines and removal and disposal of waste and rubbish.
• Accurate record keeping in shop floor management software.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• Constant opportunities for advancement
• Skills development
• Advanced education programs
• Training and development programs and courses
• Company and industry training curricula
• Support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
• A Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED