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Overview

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 39,000 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.

Responsibilities

Automation Technician** | Bedford Park, IL | **HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Day Shift Schedule E-Shift:

+ 6:30AM- 3:00PM Monday - Friday

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 Pactiv’s “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).

Qualifications

What You'll 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 Company's application process should contact [email protected] .

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.

**Job Locations** _US-IL-Bedford Park_

**ID** _2025-28990_

**Category** _Operations_

**Position Type** _Full Time_

**Pay Type** _Hourly_