Production Machine Mechanic

Novolex • Alsip, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Complete Level 1 and Level 2 Machine Operator on-site as a Junior Machine Adjuster to move into Adjuster Supervisor Role
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Effective listening, speaking & writing ability in person and on the phone
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and quality instructions, and procedural manuals
• Ability to complete routine reports and records and write clearly and concisely, using good grammar and professional style
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Self managing with organization and time management skills
• Must have good eyesight (no colorblindness) in order to spot flaws in color comparison, print set-up, etc. as bags or film come off the production line

Nice To Haves

• 2-5 years food/corrugated packaging machine experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide production support for the entire duration of the shift
• Monitor/maintain and cover 2-3 production lines during shift
• Troubleshoot and correct jams, misfeeds, timing issues, poor seals, and handling problems
• Supports machine setup, order changes and operations
• Coach and guide machine operator functions for consistent uptime and elimate downtime
• Conducts preventative maintenance supports with cross functional teams
• Set up equipment for product, size, print, and material changes
• Adjust guides, rails, belts, sensors, timing, tension, and registration
• Perform rebuilds on reusable parts such as : Glue nozzles, splash guards drum finger assembly etc.
• Submit accurate production reports daily and in a timely manner
• Comply with and enforce all safety policies and procedures, i.e.: proper PPE usage, machine guarding, LOTO etc. are following strictly
• Ensure adherence to all quality practices and standards
• Follow and enforce all GMP’s and SQF requirements
• Support and recommend improvement strategies relating to safety, production output, and quality
• Monitor product being run, making sure hourly samples are taken in order to inspect quality and catch any defects and unnecessary waste
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management, including food safety

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• constant opportunities for advancement
• skills development
• advanced education programs
• training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning
• company and industry training curricula
• support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
• Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed