Thermoforming Manufacturing Process Specialist

Novolex Corporate • Hazle Township, PA

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About The Position

Thermoforming Manufacturing Process Specialist Let’s get right to it—are you the person who makes a line run better, faster, and more consistently? If you can say “yes” to these, we want to talk: Deep understanding of how materials behave in thermoforming. Hands-on comfort with basic hand tools and production equipment. Ability to spot process improvements and act on them. Confidence operating thermoforming machines and peripherals. Strength in documenting processes and maintaining accurate records. Your impact Work with the Process Team Leader to troubleshoot ongoing processing issues and stabilize operations. Support setups to bring lines into production and actively participate in job start-ups. Partner with corporate engineers on new product development and R&D trial requests. Continuously elevate product quality by following established improvement programs. Commission and start up new equipment, providing process expertise. Keep process definition sheets and tracking systems current and complete. Leverage technical proficiency developed primarily through experience and on-the-job training. Record and maintain all required process and quality data with precision. Take on other duties as needed to support the operation.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of how materials behave in thermoforming.
• Hands-on comfort with basic hand tools and production equipment.
• Ability to spot process improvements and act on them.
• Confidence operating thermoforming machines and peripherals.
• Strength in documenting processes and maintaining accurate records.
• Safety First: Participate fully in company safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• ISO Mindset: Build and maintain ISO-compliant processes.
• Trainer at Heart: Create and deliver training when required.
• Leadership DNA: Action-oriented, effective communicator, engages others, results-driven, manages complexity, adapts to the situation.
• Team Player: Communicate clearly across functions; foster openness, honesty, trust, and teamwork; multitask and prioritize without losing effectiveness.
• Process Savvy: Knowledge of company products, materials, production methods, equipment capabilities, and standard manufacturing business processes—from concept to commercialization.
• Fix-It Focused: Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and choose the right course of action.
• Project Ready: Provide direction and support for project introductions with Manufacturing; solid grasp of the NPD process.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Process Team Leader to troubleshoot ongoing processing issues and stabilize operations.
• Support setups to bring lines into production and actively participate in job start-ups.
• Partner with corporate engineers on new product development and R&D trial requests.
• Continuously elevate product quality by following established improvement programs.
• Commission and start up new equipment, providing process expertise.
• Keep process definition sheets and tracking systems current and complete.
• Leverage technical proficiency developed primarily through experience and on-the-job training.
• Record and maintain all required process and quality data with precision.
• Take on other duties as needed to support the operation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees