Set Up Technician

Novolex is a leading manufacturer specialized in producing high-quality food, beverage, and specialty packaging solutions that serve a broad spectrum of industries. These industries include foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery, retail, and industrial sectors. The company reaches customers globally through a diverse product portfolio that encompasses 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs. Novolex’s manufacturing and sourcing capabilities cover a wide array of materials such as resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more, reflecting the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability in packaging. The organization maintains a strong sustainability vision structured around three pillars: products, operations, and people. These pillars form the foundation of Novolex’s company-wide approach to sustainable growth and environmental responsibility. This vision drives their ambitious goals, which are supported by numerous initiatives across the company and its operations. Novolex also prioritizes community engagement, supporting organizations focused on sustainability and food hunger initiatives, while encouraging employees to give back to their local communities. The company promotes a culture of continuous learning and development, offering numerous training programs, advanced educational opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan to foster employee growth at all levels. Novolex is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workforce, providing accommodations to support all applicants and employees in their career journey. The Set Up Technician position based in Franklin Park, IL, offers a competitive starting pay range of $28.73 to $34.14 per hour, depending on experience. The role is full-time and offers two available shifts, including a standard 6:30 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday schedule with overtime on weekends as needed, or a 7:00 am to 7:00 pm 2-2-3 rotation schedule. This role is critical for ensuring efficient and smooth production operations by performing minor and major changeovers on manufacturing equipment like Lyle Thermoforming and OMG machinery. The technician helps maintain production quality and uptime by making essential adjustments, repairing molds and tools, and assisting maintenance teams with troubleshooting. They also work closely with quality and supervisory staff to release production lines and ensure all first-run parts meet quality standards. The position demands precision, technical skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with responsibilities that include using measurement equipment such as micrometers and calipers, recording accurate changeover data, and operation of machine control consoles. This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to ongoing manufacturing process improvements and uphold plant housekeeping and safety standards. Novolex fosters a supportive work environment, valuing strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities and providing clear pathways for career advancement within the company.