Industrial Automation Controls Technician

Picture your day beginning on a bustling production floor where packaging solutions for foodservice retail and industrial customers come to life. As our Industrial Automation Controls Technician you keep sophisticated equipment hummingcalibrating instruments diving into PLC logic and coaching teammates through complex challenges so orders ship on time and safely.

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food beverage and specialty packaging serving foodservice restaurant delivery and carryout food processing grocery and retail and industrial markets. Our expertise spans resin paper molded fiber aluminum and moredelivering 120 product categories across 250 brands and over 39000 SKUs.

Our sustainability vision rests on three pillarsproducts operations and people. These pillars guide our initiatives and long-term goals shaping how we innovate run our facilities and invest in our team.

• Champion a zero-incident EHS culture; support incident investigations correct unsafe conditions immediately and turn near-misses into learning moments.
• Monitor adjust calibrate and repair manufacturing equipment instruments and fixtures.
• Own in-depth troubleshooting for PLCs HMIs motors and drivesAllen Bradley is requiredplus proficiency with at least one other platform (e.g. Mitsubishi Schneider GE Opto 22).
• Read and modify PLC ladder logic and perform electrical/electronic installations including drive systems and controller programming.
• Apply working knowledge of AC vector and servo drive technology.
• Diagnose circuitry and electromechanical concepts (AC/DC sinking/sourcing analog etc.).
• Troubleshoot and maintain Fanuc robotic systems (palletizers case erectors pick-and-place).
• Leverage fundamentals of hydraulics pneumatics mechanical systems and basic PC components.
• Interpret drawings schematics wiring diagrams and specifications; familiarity with CAD tools (AutoCAD Visio etc.).
• Stay current with state-of-the-art automation and control methods.
• Use PDCA and other problem-solving approaches to get to root cause and prevent recurrence.
• Provide higher-level technical assistance to shift electricians and train colleagues at all levels.
• Oversee contractors to reduce both planned and unplanned downtime.
• Maintain procedures manuals and as-built documentation for equipment and processes.
• Work flexible hours as needed including potential weekends holidays and call-ins.

• High school diploma or equivalent; apprenticeship or equivalent training required.
• Associates degree in maintenance or industrial technology preferred.
• 5 years of industrial maintenance experience with significant automation and controls exposure.
• Fluency with Microsoft applications Outlook SAP.
• Knowledge of OSHA Electrical Standards and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Expert troubleshooting mindset; decisive under deadlines; strong communication; self-driven and collaborative.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $59500/yr. - $99100/yr. bonus benefits. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for this role across US locations. Within the range individual pay depends on job-related skills experience and education/training. It is uncommon to start at the top of the range; compensation decisions consider the facts and circumstances of each case.

Benefits include a 401(k) with company match; comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; paid vacation and sick time; paid parental leave; paid holidays; and a wellness program.

Safety and well-being come first. We offer competitive medical dental and vision coverage along with robust resources for mental physical and financial health. Specific programs may vary by location.

Our Focused Giving Program supports organizations advancing sustainability or addressing food and hunger needs with additional facility-level engagement in the communities where our employees live and work.

Advance your career through MyLearning: company and industry curricula a Learning Management System for skills at every level and Tuition Reimbursement (Non-Union) for formal education.

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

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

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. If you meet many but not all requirements we encourage you to apply.

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 .