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PLC and Robotics Maintenance Technologist

Novolex Corporate


Job Location:

Canandaigua, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 59500 - 99100
Posted: 17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are You the Troubleshooter Everyone Calls

Do you love cracking tough PLC faults fine-tuning servo drives and bringing robots back online Join Novolex and keep a high-output packaging operation running at peak performance.

Who We Are

Novolex manufactures food beverage and specialty packaging for foodservice delivery and carryout food processing retail/grocery and industrial sectors. Our capabilities span resin paper molded fiber aluminum and morecovering 120 product categories 250 brands and 39000 SKUs.

What Youll Do
  • Drive a zero EHS incident mindsetparticipate in investigations correct hazards immediately and use incidents/near-misses as teachable moments.
  • Calibrate adjust and repair production equipment instruments and fixtures.
  • Diagnose PLC/HMI/motor/drive issues; Allen Bradley experience is required plus at least one other controls platform (Mitsubishi Schneider GE Opto 22 etc.).
  • Edit and optimize PLC ladder diagrams; implement electrical/electronic changes including drive systems and controller programming.
  • Apply AC vector and servo drive know-how to improve reliability.
  • Troubleshoot complex electrical/electronic circuits (AC/DC analog sinking/sourcing).
  • Service Fanuc robotic automation (palletizers case erectors pick-and-place).
  • Use fundamentals of hydraulics pneumatics mechanical systems and PC hardware.
  • Read and interpret schematics wiring diagrams and specs; familiarity with AutoCAD/Visio or similar.
  • Stay current on advanced automation/control techniques and apply them.
  • Use PDCA to eliminate root causes and prevent repeat failures.
  • Mentor shift electricians; deliver training across the organization.
  • Coordinate contractors to minimize downtime (planned and unplanned).
  • Maintain procedures manuals and as-built documentation for changes and upgrades.
  • Flex your schedule when neededsome weekends holidays and call-ins.
What It Takes
  • High school diploma/equivalent and an apprenticeship or comparable training.
  • Associates in maintenance or industrial technology preferred.
  • 5 years in industrial maintenance with strong automation/controls background.
  • Comfort with Microsoft tools Outlook and SAP.
  • Knowledge of OSHA Electrical Standards and NEC.
  • Analytical decisive under pressure strong communicator self-motivated team player.
Pay and Perks

Compensation range: $59500/yr. $99100/yr. plus bonus and benefits. This range reflects national targets; actual pay is determined by your skills experience and education/training. New hires typically do not start at the top of the range; final compensation reflects individual circumstances.

Benefits include: 401(k) with company match; comprehensive medical dental and vision; FSA and HSA options; paid vacation and sick days; paid parental leave; paid holidays; and a wellness program.

How We Support You
Benefits Focused on Well-Being

We prioritize safety and total well-being offering competitive healthcare and tools to support your mental physical and financial health. Programs may vary by location.

Giving Back

Our Focused Giving Program backs organizations advancing sustainability or addressing food insecurity. We also support site-level community initiatives where our people live and work.

Keep Growing

Through MyLearning access company and industry training a robust LMS and Tuition Reimbursement (Non-Union) to continue your education.

Bring These Strengths
  • Commercial Electrical Expertise; Electrical Installation Troubleshooting Repair
  • OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10); High Voltage Systems
  • Pneumatics Troubleshooting; Powerhouse Operation
  • Industrial Electrical Experience
Tools Youll Touch
  • Packaging Machines
  • Corrugated Press
  • Extrusion Machine
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley Mitsubishi Schneider Electric Fanuc)
Our Values

We welcome candidates with adjacent skills who are eager to learn. If youre excited about the role we want to hear from you.

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 .


Required Experience:

IC


About Company

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We are Packaging a Better Future. We strive to be the best at what we do and our demand for excellence is who we are. As a market leader, we are a trusted partner to major global brands and create innovative products used more than 5 billion times each week.

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