Die Technician

Why Choose Us

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including food service, 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.

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.

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.

Rotating 12‑hour shift 7:00 am–7:00 pm / 7:00 pm–7:00 am (one week off a month). Must be able to work 12‑hour rotating shifts on a 7‑day‑a‑week schedule.

• Pay:
  Starting $29.44–$35.74 per hour

The Rotary Die Cutter position is designed to aid the Printing Department with troubleshooting and maintaining existing rotary die cutters within the gable‑top carton industry. Experience in cutting and scoring in the paper industry is preferred.

• Provide mechanical and technical support to the production departments to achieve their production and quality KPIs and minimize production downtime.
• Read blueprints and use various types of measuring devices to achieve a quality part for production.
• Perform preventive maintenance of rotary die cutters.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems reported by production lines.
• Perform emergency repairs of production dies.
• Work within the Tool and Die Management system to record daily activities.
• Organize and complete scheduled PMs and manufacturing projects that are assigned.
• Utilize troubleshooting techniques/root‑cause analysis to determine the corrective action on problems with rotary die cutters and associated equipment.
• Train others in the department as necessary to ensure mission of maximized support to maintain production capability.
• Maintain a safe working environment on and off the production lines.

• Must make an acceptable score on the Ramsey Mechanical Testing Module.
• Past experience in a mechanical field, preferably tool and die making or journeyman machinist (minimum 3 years experience).
• Must have an aptitude for mathematics, read blueprints, and perform precise handwork using measuring precision instruments such as micrometers.
• Ability to define critical steps and deliver finished product.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain accurate spare tooling inventory.
• Must pass background and drug screening.

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well‑being, 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.

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.

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skill development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through My Learning. Programs include company and industry…