CNC Machinist

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

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.

Job Description

Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunities!

CNC Machinist| Bedford Park, IL | Hiring Immediately

Compensation:

• Competitive starting pay range of $32.34-$36.50 per hour, paid weekly - Based on Experience

Available Shift:

• 3rd Shift

• 8 hours

• 10:00 PM-06:30 AM

Job Description

• Maintain our safe working environment with participation in company-wide safety procedures, training, and safety programs. Set up and operate several different brands of CNC vertical milling machine tools in 3, 4, and 5 axis configurations. Simple programming at the controls is required for set-ups.

• G & M coding experience required.

• Must be able to communicate machine setup parameters, troubleshoot set-up and operational issues working closely with shop leadership.

• Conduct proper inspection of first run and in-process parts.

• Train other department personnel of lower classifications on essentials of their jobs and provide the shop manager / shift feedback on the performance of individuals with whom the machinist trains.

• Must do general housekeeping of manufacturing areas and equipment to ensure a clean and safe environment. This includes sweeping and mopping of the production area, wiping down the machines, and removal and disposal of waste and rubbish.

• Accurate record-keeping in shop floor management software.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma

• Higher education in machining is preferred. (i.e., Machinist Certificate; MIMS Certificate)

• Minimum of 3-5 years of directly related experience in CNC vertical machine tool setup and operation for manufacture of complex precision components. Must possess outstanding skills in complex set-up of 2D and 3D milled tooling components. 3D mold machining experience is a plus.

• Must have Fanuc and/or Mazak-based control experience. Ability to learn 4th axis setup and programming.

• Must be experienced with proper use and care of precision measuring equipment including various outside/inside/depth micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, height gauge, dial bore gauge, etc.

• Must possess the ability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Must be able to read, write, and apply practical shop math.

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

• Manual machinist skills are a plus.

• Flexibility to work overtime as required.

Company Benefits

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 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 (Non-Union), 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 View email address on click.appcast.io .

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen

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Job Locations US-IL-Bedford Park

ID 2026-35949

Category Engineering

Position Type Full Time

Pay Type Hourly