Packaging Tooling Optimization Technologist

Novolex Corporate•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

Build what millions touch—one setup at a time Imagine stepping up to a packaging line that supplies restaurants, grocers, and brands nationwide. You orchestrate the changeover, align tooling and materials, make precise adjustments, and bring the equipment to peak efficiency—fast. At Novolex, your expertise helps convert concepts into high‑performing runs across resin, paper, molded fiber, and aluminum platforms. Your mission Own rapid, accurate setups for all roll‑fed and inline equipment with designated materials. Uplift team capability by training operators on safe, standardized setup and operation. Keep knowledge current by refining training manuals and JSAs. Handle routine mechanical maintenance, repairs, and PM tasks to prevent downtime. Shape the future by contributing to upgrade and replacement decisions for machinery. Enhance outcomes by collaborating on tooling improvements and modifications. Partner with Sales and Tool Design to ensure new tooling runs efficiently on WNA equipment. Work side‑by‑side with Process Engineers, leads, Maintenance, Operators, and Packers to cut setup time, boost efficiency, and reduce scrap. Transition tooling from setup to production by performing all necessary machine adjustments. Qualifications to succeed Minimum 4 years in a manufacturing maintenance/mechanic/technician/tooling role. Electrical experience with 480V 3‑phase and machine controls. Preferred: VFD and PLC experience (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Siemens). Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing methods and process improvement programs/procedures. Forklift operation experience. Comfort working overtime as required; ability to juggle priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Dedication to safety, growth mindset, and completion of assigned training. Technology you’ll leverage Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) PLCs: Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Siemens Conveyors and servo‑driven systems Life at Novolex As a leader in food, beverage, and specialty packaging, we support diverse industries with 120+ product categories, 250 brands, and more than 39,000 SKUs—both stock and custom solutions. Sustainability Our three pillars—products, operations, and people—anchor ambitious sustainability goals and enterprise initiatives. Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus resources for mental, physical, and financial wellness. Offerings vary by location. Community We invest locally through our Focused Giving Program, emphasizing sustainability and hunger relief, and we support facility‑led community efforts. Growth Advance via MyLearning: industry training, Tuition Reimbursement (Non‑Union), and a Learning Management System to elevate skills at every level. Equal opportunity and compliance 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 [email protected] . Eligible to work in the United States Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen Ability perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation

Requirements

Minimum 4 years in a manufacturing maintenance/mechanic/technician/tooling role.
Electrical experience with 480V 3‑phase and machine controls.
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing methods and process improvement programs/procedures.
Forklift operation experience.
Comfort working overtime as required; ability to juggle priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Dedication to safety, growth mindset, and completion of assigned training.
Eligible to work in the United States
Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
Ability perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation

Nice To Haves

VFD and PLC experience (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Siemens).

Responsibilities

Own rapid, accurate setups for all roll‑fed and inline equipment with designated materials.
Uplift team capability by training operators on safe, standardized setup and operation.
Keep knowledge current by refining training manuals and JSAs.
Handle routine mechanical maintenance, repairs, and PM tasks to prevent downtime.
Shape the future by contributing to upgrade and replacement decisions for machinery.
Enhance outcomes by collaborating on tooling improvements and modifications.
Partner with Sales and Tool Design to ensure new tooling runs efficiently on WNA equipment.
Work side‑by‑side with Process Engineers, leads, Maintenance, Operators, and Packers to cut setup time, boost efficiency, and reduce scrap.
Transition tooling from setup to production by performing all necessary machine adjustments.