Machine Minder

Extrusion Machine Operator
Immediately hiring extrusion operators for our Franklin Park location. Do you have at least one year of experience operating extrusion or thermoforming machines? If you enjoy working with your hands, have the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot mechanical issues as they arise and a strong desire to grow your career then this could be the perfect opportunity for you
Extrusion Machine Operator - Hiring Immediately - Franklin Park, IL.
Compensation: Starting rate of $21.32 - $26.93 an hour.
Available Shift: Night Shift 7:00pm - 7:00am.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Consistently and safely operates machines at or above standard levels of operation including waste, quality, efficiency and utilization
Trouble shoot, identify and correct machine related problems through proper adjustments to various parts of the machine
Provide innovative solutions for production issues
Provides support and guidance to less experienced personnel
Completes appropriate end of shift paperwork, accounting for crewing time, machine time, and production quantities
Able to inspect and recognize defective product and make machine adjustments to correct cause of defects
Observes all housekeeping, standard work and safety guidelines
Mechanical aptitude, demonstrated problem solving skills and effective communication skills - written and verbal are required
Qualifications:
~1+ years' working in a manufacturing environment as an extrusion machine operator
~ Experience and willingness to work 12 hour rotating schedules including every other weekend
~ Ability to show up for work prior to shift and be prepared to get the day going on time
~ Strong problem solving and troubleshooting experience working with extrusion machines
~ Excellent communication skills, detailed record keeping per the prescribed frequency
~ Analytical and math skills
~ Ability to perform quality checks and have an understanding of production measurement tools
~ Knowledge of product quality standards
~ Comfortable wearing PPE such as hairnets, beard-nets, steel toed shoes/boots, ear protection and bump-caps when required
~ Manual dexterity

Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
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.
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