2nd Shift Automation Technician — PLC/Robotics Specialist

Hoffer Plastics; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Extensive benefits

Night shift premium pay

Unlimited career potential

Job summary

Hoffer Plastics is seeking a 2nd shift Automation Technician in South Elgin, IL to program, repair, and maintain automated machinery and related equipment. The role supports production across presses and assembly areas, driving reliability and efficiency on the shop floor.

Qualified candidates bring a 2-year technical degree and 5+ years PLC experience, with proficiency in Allen-Bradley/Siemens, CAD, and safety-conscious practices.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum 2-year technical degree in a related field.
• 5+ years PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley or Siemens.
• Experience troubleshooting Electrical Control, Vision System, PLCs and robotics.
• Strong mechanical + pneumatics, hydraulics, and reading prints/diagrams.
• CAD proficiency with SolidWorks or Pro/E.

Responsibilities

• Programs, repairs and maintains all automated machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Diagnose trouble, disassemble, and determine repair extent.
• Operate lathe, vertical mill, drill press and grinders as required.
• Observe safety rules and wear PPE.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Occasionally direct an assigned helper.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical control troubleshooting

Robotics

Pneumatics & hydraulics understanding

Reading prints/diagrams

Blueprints

Education

2-year technical degree in related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

CAD SolidWorks/ProE

Job description

Hoffer Plastics is seeking a 2nd shift Automation Technician in South Elgin, IL to program, repair, and maintain automated machinery and related equipment. The role supports production across presses and assembly areas, driving reliability and efficiency on the shop floor.

Qualified candidates bring a 2-year technical degree and 5+ years PLC experience, with proficiency in Allen-Bradley/Siemens, CAD, and safety-conscious practices.