Machinist (1st Shift)
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Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets. - Direct hire position - $750 New Employee Attendance Bonus - Affordable Insurance benefits (Medical, dental, vision and disability) SHIFT: 1st Shift (7:00am - 3:00pm)

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

How You'll Perform the Role

LIST OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES: Job Title: Machinist *Required experience with LATHE machines * Make plate cylinders, ensuring they fit appropriately down to each detail. * Make gears, figuring and ensuring correct dimensions, using gear shaper. * Repair machine breakdowns as needed. * Build-up, grind, and re-weld shafts. * Weld various items made of steel, cast iron, aluminum, and stainless steel; braze or weld brass. * Handle sheet metal work, such as making guards and ink pans. * Work on special projects as assigned. * Handle dismantling and rebuilding work. * Grind rubber rolls. * Make parts needed, ensuring that specifications are correct. * Cut shafts. * Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings. * Assist other Machinists. * Keep equipment clean and work area clean. * Meet/achieve production goals set forth by management. * Perform job safely and follow set task procedures. * Reliability, precision, and attention to detail. * Ability to use measuring equipment for quality control checks * Flexible approach to work hours and willingness to work shifts. * Miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

What We Need From You

* Eligible to work in the United States. * High School Diploma or GED * Machinist trade school experience is helpful * 2-3 years of applicable work experience is required * Will need a solid understanding of company machinery in order to handle job duties * Will need the ability to set up and run LATHES and milling machines * Will make cylinders and ink pans, chaise threads, make complete parts and determine correct specifications. * Skills will be dependent on proficiency level

What You'll Get From Us

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 (including Telehealth options) 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 Novolex University. 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.