1st Shift Automation Technician — Training & Growth

Hoffer Plastics; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (PPO)

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K matching 50% up to 6%

Paid life insurance

Short/Long term disability

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hoffer Plastics is hiring for an Automation Technician to program, diagnose, and repair automated machinery across press and assembly operations. The role focuses on ensuring smooth production, resolving electrical, pneumatic, and robotics issues, and maintaining safety and order on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate has a 2-year technical degree and strong PLC experience, with CAD skills and a disciplined approach to multi-priority tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year technical degree in related field
• 5 years of PLC programming experience with systems such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.
• Experience troubleshooting and improving Electrical Control, Vision System, PLC Systems, Robotics and continuous motion systems strongly preferred.
• Mechanical comprehension as well as strong understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical applications and blueprints
• Must be able to read and interpret prints and diagrams
• Strong general computer skills including CAD (Solidworks and/or ProE)

Responsibilities

• All automated devices used for the purpose of runner removal, part handling, separation or packing.
• All machinery located at the press or in the Assembly department used in secondary operations
• All auxiliary equipment
• Diagnose trouble, disassemble, and determine extent of repairs necessary.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution skills
• The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
• Make up repair parts, replace defective components.
• Perform necessary welding and sheet metal operations involved in repairing equipment.
• Operate lathe, vertical mill, drill press and grinders as required.
• Occasionally direct an assigned helper.
• Maintain work area in neat and orderly manner
• Observe safety rules and wearing of prescribed protective clothing or items.
• This job description does not contain every function/responsibility that may be required in the performance of this job. All team members are required to perform other related duties/functions as assigned.
• All team members shall: Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
• Continue to grow job specific knowledge and use tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas

Education

2 year technical degree

Tools

PLC programming

CAD (Solidworks/ProE)

Job description

Hoffer Plastics is hiring for an Automation Technician to program, diagnose, and repair automated machinery across press and assembly operations. The role focuses on ensuring smooth production, resolving electrical, pneumatic, and robotics issues, and maintaining safety and order on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate has a 2-year technical degree and strong PLC experience, with CAD skills and a disciplined approach to multi-priority tasks.