Thermoforming Changeover Technician

Novolex Corporate•Franklin Park, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Step into a fast-paced production environment where your day starts on the floor and ends with lines running smoothly. As a Thermoforming Changeover Technician, you’ll ready Lyle Thermoforming and OMG equipment for production, dial in first-run parts to meet quality standards, and keep our operation moving.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Completion of Set Up Technician senior specialist training or equivalent hands-on experience.
Demonstrated analytical thinking, technical aptitude, and problem-solving ability.
Works independently and collaborates well within a team.
Willing and able to work overtime and alternate shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

Plan Minor and Major changeovers on Lyle and OMG thermoforming lines.
Swap inserts and tooling both offline in the tool shop and online at the press to meet the day’s schedule.
Complete initial setup and produce first-run parts that meet all Quality Department criteria (Green Time), then work with Quality and Supervision to release lines.
Assist with inline changeovers by performing basic extrusion operator tasks and addressing process variations.
Repair forming molds and trim tools to maintain consistent product flow.
Perform general maintenance on thermoforming and labeling automation.
Troubleshoot alongside maintenance associates to restore uptime; make adjustments and escalate to the Maintenance Manager for complex machine changes.
Use micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring tools to verify setups.
Operate and interpret the machine’s computer console; help train operators on controls and best practices.
Monitor lines for OEE performance and jump in where needed to address gaps.
Log work performed, labor hours, and parts used in the plant’s CMMS; keep your area audit-ready with daily housekeeping.
Pitch in with general production and packing duties when required; work effectively with limited supervision.