Process Technician (Thermoforming)

Novolex•Mooresville, NC

7d•$33 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Technician is responsible for maintaining awareness of all safety policies and procedures, performing work in accordance with established safety procedures, and keeping the work area clean and organized. This role involves changing process conditions on inline thermoforming extrusion lines, setting blending equipment, and adjusting conditions on rimming equipment. The technician will troubleshoot process issues, coach operators on equipment setup, complete paperwork accurately, and perform basic tooling and automation repairs. Additionally, they will ensure housekeeping standards are met, assist with product improvement trials, and be available for overtime as needed. The company is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging, committed to engineering sustainable choices for the future.

Requirements

5+ years of process technician experience within the thermoforming industry.
Completion of Level 4 operator 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.
Safety glasses and gloves, hearing protection, and proper footwear are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Automation, Extrusion Operator, Thermoforming Operator, and/or Plastics Machine Operator.

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 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.

Benefits

Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire date
Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options
Choice of an Employer-Funded Health Care Account (HCA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Integrated healthcare programs – telemedicine, chronic condition, weight management and msk health
Multiple dental and vision plan coverage options
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) Healthcare, dependent care
Company provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programs
Supplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up options
Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Employee well-being reward program
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Child and family care support program
Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement program
Employee discount program
401(K) with 6% company match
Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign.