Automation Technician (BP2)

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 39000 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.

Automation Technician Bedford Park IL HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Day Shift Schedule E-Shift:

• 6:30 AM- 3:00 PM
• Monday- Friday

Why should you apply

By joining Pactiv Evergreen Packer Team you will be part of a global leader with endless opportunities for building the career you want! In addition as a packer you will receive:

• Excellent benefits
• Paid time off
• Reimbursement up to $80 for steel toe shoes

Compensation:

• Competitive starting pay rate $35.55-$42.64
• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family
• Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity

Summary: Automation Technicians are the front line reactive responders to solve maintenance problems that occur throughout the plant requiring troubleshooting analyzing problem solving and implementation of plans and solutions; duties and tasks are performed on electrical mechanical hydraulic pneumatic robotic and automated production equipment to meet all operational goals and objectives.

Job Duties:

• Maintenance and repair of all mechanical electrical and electronic components of automation equipment
• Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance work on automation equipment in a manufacturing/production environment
• Perform maintenance set-up and PM on automation equipment in Injection Molding department
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment related processing issues
• On-call as needed by department and able to be flexible with schedule as needed
• Use standard and metric hand tools to complete tasks and duties
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems that occur throughout the plant with a major emphasis on electrical problems to include A.C.(Alternating Current) and D.C. (Direct Current) drives PLC (programmable logic controllers) as well as basic motor control circuits.
• Electrical duties: performing all major and minor electrical repairs including 480V 3-phase motor repairs/installation motor starter circuit repairs VFD drives photo-optic sensing devices proximity switches e-stop circuitry and group fault detection in accordance to the guidelines established by Pactivs Electrical Safety Program read and interpret schematics and basic electrical symbol identification understand electrical theory including basic OHMS-law application AC/DC drives PLC basic motor control circuits
• Mechanical duties: clean lubricate and adjust equipment when needed examine mechanical equipment to diagnose and repair problems disassemble repair/replace and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment/devices including motors conveyors pumps belts chains etc. read mechanical prints and technical data during installation and repair of equipment read and interpret PI&D drawings
• May assist with the training of other employees
• Utilize mandatory safety equipment; executes duties in a safe and efficient manner; adhere to all safety rules and regulations
• Assists maintenance and production staff as needed
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Safety

• Seek to understand and support a safety culture and workplace
• Remain aware of surroundings and obtain knowledge of all required PPE for the job
• Responsible for following all required safety procedures are for each task you do
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Report any safety concern risk hazard near miss or injury immediately to the appropriate supervision on shift

Quality

• Follow all GMP guidelines required by the site and for each work station
• Inspect all product passing through the workstation for any possible defects or product concerns
• Report any concerns on quality of product immediately to appropriate supervision on shift

Summary: must have 5 years of directly related experience and a solid understanding of all related equipment processes and controls. You must have a strong manufacturing background with demonstrated in depth troubleshooting abilities as well as a high mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Hard Skills:

• 5 years automation technician experience within plastics industry; experience within Injection Molding industry highly preferred
• Strong technical skills including mechanical electrical and electronic/PLC programming in a manufacturing/production environment
• HS Diploma or equivalent; Associates Degree in related field preferred
• Must possess the ability to work in tight spaces and on ladders/platforms
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting robotics/automation
• Understanding of pneumatics hydraulics bearings gearboxes belts/pulleys chains and sprockets
• Full term of experience must include working knowledge of electrical and electronic theory ability to read schematics (electrical mechanical/piping) P&ID diagrams and blueprints
• Experience working with Whittman and Krauss Maffie equipment is preferred

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem solving skills with a solutions oriented mindset and innovative creative critical thinking
• Strong work ethic with a high sense of urgency leadership qualities strong teamwork mentality independent self-starter
• Leadership skills high integrity good judgement professional ownership safety
• Strong interpersonal skills in customer service oral communication written communications
• Teamwork planning organizing quality quantity
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Attendance punctuality dependability

Competencies:

• • Electrical: AC/DC Electrical competency; up to 480 volt AC and 90 volt DC. Experience with motors and drives; both AC and DC.. Ability to read and understand electrical schematics. Experience with all types of switches and sensors including high speed counters. Ability to read wiring diagrams use multimeters need manual skills as well as programs logics editing/troubleshooting program and motor controls 3 phase circuits
  • Electronic: PLC Experience with Allen Bradley and GE-Fanuc PLCs AC and DC I/O cards high speed counter cards stepper motor control cards and operator interface controls (Horner TCP and Allen Bradley). Knowledge of ladder logic program sequencing and PC diagnostic tools. Ability to troubleshoot PLC and control interface problems including program downloads
  • Mechanical: Experience with power transmission systems including gear reducers roller chain systems and conveyors. Experience with pneumatic systems including solenoid valves and motion controls
  • Computers: Understanding of the operation of a Personal Computer and peripheral equipment. Experience with Microsoft Office Software (Outlook Excel Word Access) or equivalent. Integrated Operation System (ERP).

What Youll 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 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 Companys application process should contact .

Novolex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer. * THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies.