Process Technician

Novolex•Franklin Park, IL

15d•$37 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

PROCESS TECHNICIAN - HIRING NOW IN - Franklin Park, IL. If you have experienced in manufacturing as PROCESS TECHNICIAN and looking for that next step up opportunity for a growing team? If so apply now for your next new exciting career opportunity. Compensation: $37.31 – 47.97 an hour Comprehensive Compensation Package: Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity Hours: 6:30am to 3:00pm Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Prescription drug coverage 401K with a company match New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details) Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts Corporate discounts 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.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalency preferred.
5+ years of process technician experience within the thermoforming industry.
Completion of Set Up Technician sr. specialist training or equivalent experience.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
Flexibility to work overtime and off shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

Maintain awareness of all safety policies and procedures for the job.
Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out.
Remain aware of surroundings and ensure knowledge of all required PPE for the job.
Keep work area clean and organized.
Report any safety concerns, risks, hazards, near misses, or injuries immediately to supervision.
Ensure each task is performed safely and report suggestions for improvement to management.
Follow all guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Report any concerns regarding equipment or building failures that may lead to product quality defects.
Support timely resolution of any building or equipment failures.
Change over process conditions on inline thermoforming, offline thermoformers and extrusion lines prior to production.
Set blending equipment to proper conditions for production runs.
Adjust conditions on rimming equipment on thermoforming lines.
Troubleshoot process issues as needed during operations.
Coach and mentor operators on proper setup of equipment during startup.
Complete paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
Complete basic tooling and automation repairs.
Ensure housekeeping in the area(s) of responsibility is safe, clean, and tidy.
Assist with product improvement trials and documentation as needed.
Be available to work overtime based on business needs.