Set Up Technician

Novolex•Franklin Park, 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. This position is for a Set Up Technician located in Franklin Park, IL, responsible for performing minor and major changeovers on production floor equipment, making repairs, and assisting with maintenance tasks to ensure production readiness and efficiency.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalency preferred.
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

Performs Minor and Major Changeovers on production floor for the Lyle Thermoforming and OMG equipment
Removes and loads inserts in the mold offline in the tool shop and also online
Record accurate records of change over events each day and work with Quality and Supervision to release lines for production
Performs basic extrusion operator tasks to assist on inline changeovers and process issues
Make repairs on forming molds and trim tools to allow consistent flow of production
Perform general maintenance on thermoforming and labeling automation equipment
Assist the maintenance associates on troubleshooting and solutions to bring production lines back up
Makes adjustments and notifies Maint. Manager of the need for more complex machine adjustments to make the thermoformer production ready.
When necessary, will perform the same duties as other production employees and packers
Utilizes micrometers, calipers and other industrial measurement equipment for setups and maintenance tasks
Accurately read and operate machine’s computer console and assist in training operator associates on the controls
Responsible for the initial set-up and establishing first run parts that meet all quality dept. criteria. (Green Time)
Monitor overall continuing manufacturing process and assist with shortfalls on any line that is not hitting OEE requirements
Utilize the plants CMMS system to record work performed, labor hours, and parts checked out for breakdowns
Housekeeping daily
Demonstrate ability to work with limited supervision
Other duties may be assigned

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance
Variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs
Encouragement for facility level support of activities in the communities where employees live and work
Constant opportunities for advancement
Skills development
Advanced education programs
Training and development programs and courses available through MyLearning
Company and industry training curricula
Support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program
Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization