Overview
Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging, supporting various industries. The Set-Up Mechanic will support the manufacturing group by ensuring thermoforming mold set-ups are completed on schedule and perform minor mechanical repairs.
Responsibilities
- Support the manufacturing group by completing thermoforming mold set-ups on schedule.
- Install and remove molds and perform minor and major repairs.
- Learn all tool room functions, welding, machining, and thermoforming set-ups.
- Read rules, micrometers, and calipers.
- Set up and operate all tool room equipment.
- Work from verbal instructions, sketches, or blueprints.
- Work with minimal supervision.
- Recommend component upgrades to increase productivity or reduce overtime.
- Inspect operating equipment for problems or potential failures and adjust as needed.
- Fill out all related paperwork correctly.
- Maintain general housekeeping of manufacturing areas and equipment.
- Work closely with tool room mechanics to ensure adequate supplies are on hand.
- Understand the differences between various materials in the plant.
- Safely operate forklifts, hand-jacks, hydraulic cranes, and other powered equipment.
- Be willing to work anywhere within the plant and work overtime as needed.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Must have an outstanding work record.
- Position requires a HS Diploma or GED and 2-3 years related experience.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and mechanical skills are required.
- Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
Additional Information
- Pay range is $25.96 to $33.30, paid weekly.
- Available shift: 6AM to 3:30PM (E-Shift) Monday - Friday.