Plastics Thermoforming Operations Technologist

Novolex Corporate•Hazle Township, PA

About The Position

Plastics Thermoforming Operations Technologist Your mission: elevate thermoforming performance—from startup to steady-state—while keeping safety, quality, and documentation uncompromised. Mission objectives Partner with the Process Team Leader to diagnose and resolve persistent processing problems. Support setup activities and help bring lines into repeatable production conditions. Engage with corporate engineers on new product development efforts and execute R&D trial requests. Drive continuous quality improvement through established programs and disciplined follow-up. Apply expert insight into material behavior within the thermoforming process to optimize parameters. Assist with start-up of new equipment, providing hands-on process support. Own the accuracy and currency of process definition sheets and the tracking system. Operate thermoforming equipment and related peripherals; perform adjustments with basic hand tools. Maintain a high level of technical proficiency cultivated through practical experience and on-the-job training. Capture, record, and maintain required process and quality information. Contribute in additional areas as needed. Capabilities you’ll leverage Safety Leadership: Active participation in all company safety programs, policies, and procedures. Quality Systems: Develop and sustain ISO-compliant processes and documentation. Knowledge Transfer: Create and deliver training to operators and peers as required. Operational Leadership: Action oriented; communicates effectively; drives engagement; results driven; manages complexity; adapts to changing conditions. Collaboration: Work productively across functions; build a culture of openness, honesty, trust, and teamwork; multitask and prioritize under pressure. Technical Acumen: Understanding of products, materials, production technologies, equipment capabilities, and standard manufacturing business processes; awareness from concept through commercialization. Troubleshooting & Repair: Mechanical aptitude with the ability to efficiently identify and execute the right corrective actions. Project Management: Provide direction and support during project introductions with Manufacturing; strong understanding of the NPD process.

Requirements

Action oriented
Communicates effectively
Results driven
Manages complexity
Adapts to changing conditions
Work productively across functions
Build a culture of openness, honesty, trust, and teamwork
Multitask and prioritize under pressure
Understanding of products, materials, production technologies, equipment capabilities, and standard manufacturing business processes; awareness from concept through commercialization.
Mechanical aptitude with the ability to efficiently identify and execute the right corrective actions.
Strong understanding of the NPD process.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Process Team Leader to diagnose and resolve persistent processing problems.
Support setup activities and help bring lines into repeatable production conditions.
Engage with corporate engineers on new product development efforts and execute R&D trial requests.
Drive continuous quality improvement through established programs and disciplined follow-up.
Apply expert insight into material behavior within the thermoforming process to optimize parameters.
Assist with start-up of new equipment, providing hands-on process support.
Own the accuracy and currency of process definition sheets and the tracking system.
Operate thermoforming equipment and related peripherals; perform adjustments with basic hand tools.
Maintain a high level of technical proficiency cultivated through practical experience and on-the-job training.
Capture, record, and maintain required process and quality information.
Contribute in additional areas as needed.
Active participation in all company safety programs, policies, and procedures.
Develop and sustain ISO-compliant processes and documentation.
Create and deliver training to operators and peers as required.
Provide direction and support during project introductions with Manufacturing