Extrusion Line Machine Technician

Novolex Corporate•Temple, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Your day at Novolex You clock in, gear up, and take command of an extrusion line that helps feed the world—literally. From foodservice to grocery and retail, the products you help make keep restaurants moving, carryouts safe, and shelves stocked. Novolex builds packaging that spans resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more, with 120 categories, 250 brands, and 39,000+ SKUs. You’ll be part of the team turning raw materials into dependable packaging solutions.

Requirements

Background as a Setup Operator or Extrusion Machine Operator in a manufacturing setting
Reliability—arrive before the shift and be ready to run on time
Hands-on troubleshooting strength with extrusion equipment
Clear communication and meticulous recordkeeping at required intervals
Solid math and analytical capability
Ability to conduct quality checks and use measurement tools correctly
Working knowledge of product quality standards
Comfort with PPE: hairnets, beard nets, steel-toe shoes/boots, hearing protection, and bump caps when required
Strong manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude

Nice To Haves

Equipment troubleshooting
General and mechanical diagnostic abilities
Machine setups for production runs
Hands-on machine operation

Responsibilities

Operate production machinery consistently at or above targets for quality, waste, efficiency, and utilization
Troubleshoot issues and dial in machine settings to eliminate defects
Offer ideas that boost output, quality, or safety
Support and mentor less experienced operators on best practices
Complete end-of-shift reports: crew time, machine time, and production counts
Identify nonconforming product and correct root causes with on-machine adjustments
Maintain housekeeping, standard work, and safety protocols at all times