Tooling Technician
Novolex · Chelmsford, MA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Novolex (packaging) in Chelmsford, MA. To be knowledgeable about company’s policies and procedures and ensure compliance as appropriate.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Injection molding, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $53k–$59k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 47 manufacturing technician openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 42 other live manufacturing postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $83k–$110k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 51%
- ✓ Tooling 49%
- Lean 30%
- CNC 28%
- Machining 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Novolex in Chelmsford
2 other open roles at this site.
- Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
- Injection Molding Process Tech · Process · Technician
Tooling Technician at Novolex in other locations
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Full description from NovolexAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
The Tool Room Technician will perform mechanical tasks on injection molds and components. Including but not limited to: dis-assembly/assembly, mold cleaning, cavitation recovery, mold component inspection, in press changeovers, and performing preventative maintenance/repairs on the tool base.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Participate in the recovery of lost cavitation in a production environment.
- ◆Dis-assembly of hot and cold runner injection molds in a safe and effective manner.
- ◆Cleaning of mold components as part of a mold PM program.
- ◆Inspection of mold components and effectively communicating the condition of the components for repair/replacement.
- ◆Effectively communicating modifications needed to stock items as necessary.
- ◆Replacement of worn/damaged mold components as needed.
- ◆Updating/correcting mold history documents.
- ◆Effectively communicating mold component and stock inventory levels.
- ◆Assist in obtaining mold component and stock inventory replacement quotes and ordering.
- ◆Daily department housekeeping.
- ◆Assisting others when needed.
- ◆Ensure tools are stored in an organized and safe manner.
- ◆Delivery of equipment/tooling to various locations throughout the production facilities.
- ◆Crane operation for moving and performing maintenance and in-press conversions.
- ◆Exhibit excellent attendance and ethics.
- ◆Team player capable of effectively communicating in technical terms.
- ◆Exhibit excellent safety awareness and follow all safety policies and procedures.
- ◆To be knowledgeable about company’s policies and procedures and ensure compliance as appropriate.
- ◆Other duties as assigned.
Candidate
Requirements
- ✓High School diploma or equivalent with special training in the tooling area.
- ✓Must have 5 years of mold assembly/dis-assembly and preventative maintenance experience.
- ✓Basic knowledge of common manual machine tools and machine shop practices.
- ✓Must be able to measure to .0001” accurately and consistently.
- ✓General knowledge and practical experience in polishing mold components. (A-3) finish
- ✓Must be able to work with hand and power tools.
- ✓Strong mechanical aptitude. Basic math skills. Familiar with common precision measuring equipment.
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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.
Formerly Pactiv Evergreen
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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 Opportunity! We are looking for you!!!
Competitive pay rate: $30.00 - $36.00 an hour - paid weekly (based on experience)
Tooling Technician available shift
- •1st Shift: 7:00am-3:00pm
