Automation Technician (Maintenance)

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 Corsicana TX HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Available Shifts: Day Shift (7a-3:30p)

Comprehensive Compensation Package:

• Pay Rate: $33-$44per hour - Depending On Experience

Job Description:

• The primary job function consists of the maintenance and repair of all mechanicals electrical and electronic components of the automation equipment.
• This will include rebuilds general inspections and Preventative maintenance.
• Other duties include diagnose repair and/or replace electrical components as necessary.
• Assist in upgrades of process control equipment as new technology develops.
• Maintain an understanding of the latest state of the art control systems.
• Will also assist the shift Operator Mechanics by performing repairs on mechanical systems when needed.
• Good understanding of hydraulics pneumatics mechanical and electrical troubleshooting robotics/automation.

Job Duties of an Automation Technician:

• 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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

Qualifications:

• Analytical problem solving and strong electrical and PLC programmingtechnical skills including mechanical.
• Strong skills in customer service interpersonal oral communication written communications teamwork judgment motivation planning organizing professionalism quality quantity safety adaptability attendance punctuality dependability initiative innovation.
• HS Diploma or Equivalency preferred associates degree.
• 5 years automation technician experience within Thermoforming and Extrusion industry.

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 .

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.

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

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