Thermoforming Changeover Technician — Franklin Park, IL

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.

A day in the life

• Begin your shift by planning 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.

Pay, schedule, and how to apply

• Compensation: $30.00 – $36.00 per hour (based on experience)
• Shift: 7am–7pm, 2-2-3 schedule
• Text to apply: 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)

Qualifications

• 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.

Why Novolex

Benefits

Safety and well-being come first. We provide comprehensive, competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus resources that support mental, physical, and financial health. Programs and offerings may vary by work location.

Community engagement

We invest in the communities where we operate. Through our Focused Giving Program, we support organizations furthering sustainability initiatives and tackling food insecurity. We also encourage site-level involvement in local causes.

Training and development

Grow here. From skills-building to advanced education, learning is available through MyLearning. Access company and industry curricula, a Tuition Reimbursement Program for formal education, and a Learning Management System that supports capability development at every level.

Legal

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact

myHRservices@novolex.com