Controls Technician

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.

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

This position provides support for the reliability of all automation and control systems throughout the facility. The individual will work closely with all plant personnel to perform tests diagnostics repairs improvements and upgrades to all equipment instrumentation process and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Drive a zero EHS incident culture support and participate in incident investigations to determine root cause and identify preventive actions correct unsafe conditions and acts immediately and use every incident or near miss as a teaching moment for others

Monitor adjust calibrate and repair manufacturing equipment instruments fixtures etc.

Conduct in-depth PLC HMI motor and drive troubleshooting and provide effective solutions Allen Bradley required with at least one other manufacturer (i.e. Mitsubishi Schneider GE Opto 22 etc.)

Read and modify PLC ladder diagrams

Perform electrical and electronic installations and modifications including drives and programming controllers

Working knowledge of AC vector and servo drive technology.

Understand in-depth electric circuitry electronics and electromechanical concepts - AC and DC Sinking / Sourcing Analog etc.

Troubleshoot and maintain Fanuc robotic automation. (Palletizers Case erectors Pick and Place)

Basic understanding of hydraulics pneumatics and mechanical concepts

Basic understanding of PC components

Interpret all levels of drawings wiring diagrams schematics specifications etc. Knowledge of CAD system (i.e. AutoCAD Vizio etc.)

Stay up to date with the latest state-of-the-art automation and control techniques

Utilize problem solving techniques including PDCA to solve problems to root cause implement actions that prevent reoccurrence improve operations etc.

Supply higher level technical assistance to plant shift electrician team

Provide training to all levels of the organization

Ability to supervise contractors to minimize scheduled and unscheduled downtimes

Maintain and manage the engineering department technical procedures manuals and drawings including records of as-built equipment and process changes

Occasional need to work flexible hours. May include weekend and/or holiday work subject to call-ins

Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent required

Apprenticeship or equivalent training

Associates degree in maintenance or industrial technology preferred

Minimum five years of industrial maintenance experience with extensive automation and controls work

Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft applications Outlook SAP etc.

Knowledge OSHA Electrical Standards National Electric Code (NEC)

Strong troubleshooting skills and logic to solve problems to root cause

Proactive and self-motivated to work effectively with minimal supervision

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to make decisions under time constraints and tight deadlines

Able to interact with other associates in a team-oriented environment

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $59500/yr. - $99100/yr. bonus benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within

the range individual pay is determined by job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. At Novolex it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance flexible spending and health savings accounts paid vacation and sick days paid parental leave paid holidays and wellness program.

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.

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 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.

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 .

You should be proficient in:

• Commercial Electrical Expertise
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• High Voltage Systems
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Powerhouse Operation
• Industrial Electrical Experience

Machines & technologies youll use:

• Packaging Machines
• Corrugated Press
• Extrusion Machine
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley Mitsubishi Schneider Electric Fanuc)