Injection Molding Process Tech
Novolex · Chelmsford, MA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Process
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 20 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level process role at Novolex (packaging) in Chelmsford, MA. A Molder is responsible for the start-up, shut down and troubleshooting of injection molding machinery to allow the manufacture of product that meets or exceeds the established quality levels at standard run rates.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Automation, Injection molding
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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 185 other live process postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Typical $65k–$83k, from 13 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 36%
- Root cause 24%
- ✓ Injection molding 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Union environment, 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
- Tooling Technician · Manufacturing · Technician
Full description from NovolexAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
A Molder is responsible for the start-up, shut down and troubleshooting of injection molding machinery to allow the manufacture of product that meets or exceeds the established quality levels at standard run rates. Molders also assist the maintenance department with troubleshooting problems with injection molding machines and related support equipment, including conveyors, stackers and automation.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Work safely at all times, consistently following company safety policies and wearing required PPE. Maintain situational awareness on the production floor and notify a Supervisor or Manager immediately of safety concerns.
- ◆Keep work area clean and organized.
- ◆Once trained/certified, operate forklifts, pallet jacks and other machinery.
- ◆Perform mold changes.
- ◆Start up and shut down injection molding machines and associated equipment.
- ◆Maintain cavitation (optimal use of each cavity on an injection molding tool) or freeze off cavities as needed or as directed to maintain production operations.
- ◆Perform standard shift cleaning on production equipment and machinery.
- ◆Troubleshoot injection molding machines, and escalate mold or maintenance issues to the appropriate teams in a prompt fashion to ensure continuity of operation.
- ◆Thoroughly document standard processes and work performed in the facility’s maintenance tracking system to ensure communication across shifts.
- ◆Satisfactorily complete training courses as determined by management.
- ◆Other tasks as needed or as assigned.
Candidate
Requirements
- ✓Must be eligible to work in the United States
- ✓Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
- ✓High School Diploma or equivalent with technical training
- ✓Must be able to work overtime as required, including weekends
- ✓2 years of experience in manufacturing environment preferred
- ✓Experience operating forklift equipment preferred
- ✓Ability to communicate effectively in English (both written and verbal) and operate a computer in order to perform necessary documentation.
- ✓This position requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing up and down stairs and ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- ✓Must be comfortable working in a typical manufacturing environment with seasonal heat/cold and sound related to machine operation as well as maintenance and facility repair activities.
- ✓Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the task at hand.
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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: $24.00 - $30.00 Plus a .50 cent night shift differential an hour - paid weekly (based on experience)
Injection Molding Process available shift
- •1st Shift: 7:00am-3:00pm
- •2nd Shift: 3:00pm-11:00pm
- •3rd Shift: 11:00pm-7:00am
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