Automation Technician (Maintenance)

Company 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.

Job Description

Automation Technician |Corsicana, TX | HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Comprehensive Compensation Package:

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

Available Shifts:

• Day Shift
• Monday-Friday
• 8 hours
• 7a-3:30p

Job Description:

• The primary job function consists of the maintenance and repair of all mechanical, electrical, and electronic components of the automation equipment.
• This will include rebuilds, general inspections, and preventive maintenance.
• Other duties include diagnosing, repairing, and/or replacing 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 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
• 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 the Injection Molding department
• On-call as needed by the 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; execute duties safely and efficiently; 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 programming, technical 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 associate’s degree.
• 5 + years of automation technician experience within the Thermoforming and Extrusion industry.

Company Benefits

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 (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 Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen