Novolex · 1 day ago
Tooling Technician
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expNovolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries. They are seeking a Tooling Technician who will be responsible for setting up and maintaining Roll Fed and inline equipment, training less experienced operators, and collaborating with various departments to ensure efficient production processes.
ManufacturingPackaging ServicesPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Must be able to set-up and line out all Roll Fed and inline equipment in the prescribed amount of time with the prescribed material
Must be able to work with less experienced operators training them on the approved safe methods of setting up and operating the machines
Contribute to the ongoing effort to update and revise the machine training manuals and JSA’s
Must be able to perform basic mechanical basic machine maintenance, repair tasks and PM maintenance
Set-up person may be involved in the decision making process for upgrade and/or replacement of existing machinery
Must be able to work closely with others for developing improvements and modification to the tools
Must be able to work with sales and tool design departments with the purpose of assuring that new tools have been designed to run efficiently on WNA equipment
Must be able to work closely with the Process Engineers, lead people, maintenance, operators and packers with the goal of minimizing set-up time, maximizing production efficiency and eliminating scrap
Ability to make any and all adjustments to the machines as it relates to the set-up of the tooling in to production
Qualification
Required
Eligible to work in the United States
Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
Work overtime as required
Ability perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation
Minimum of 4 years of experience in a maintenance mechanic/technician/tooling role in a manufacturing environment
Electrical training/experience with 480 3 phases/machine controls
Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures required
Experience operating forklift equipment
Ability to successfully multitask in a fast pace environment
The commitment to stay safe and to continue to learn and develop
Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management
Preferred
Experience with VFD Drives and PLCs preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
Support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program
Company
Novolex
Novolex is a packaging and food services company that serves customers in retail, grocery service, institutional, and industrial markets.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-02-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Stanley Bikulege
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Norman
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-07
Precedence Research
2025-12-05
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