Automation Controls Technician

Pactiv Evergreen Inc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an Automation Controls Technician in Raleigh, NC, to enhance their automation processes and lead projects. The role offers competitive hourly pay starting at $37.50, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and opportunities for career growth. Join a team dedicated to innovation and sustainability with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and competitive 401K plans.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with a company match

Prescription drug coverage

Corporate discounts

New Hire Wellness Bonus

Healthcare and Dependent care FSAs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ automation technician experience required.
• Must have tools for this position.
• Candidates must interact well in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Improve productivity and quality through automation controls.
• Manage documentation and upgrades for automation systems.
• Train technicians and support teams with new processes.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

Robotics

Industrial Motion Controls

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Human Machine Interface Controls

Servo Systems

Variable Frequency Drives

Education

Technical Degree - Industrial Automation

Job description

Overview

Automation Controls Technician| Raleigh | HIRING IMMEDIATELY Do you have experience with Yaskawa or ABB Robotics programming and looking for a new opportunity? We are offering competive rates and a*$5,000 Sign On Bonus*

Starting Pay Rate:*competitive starting hourly pay rate starting at $37.50 to $43.00 based on experience and qualifications*

Bonuses: $ 5,000 Sign-on Bonus*

Benefits: comprehensive benefits package (see further details below)

Opportunity: career growth and promotions from within, annual & skills-based wage increases*

Available Shift:

7am-3pm

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401K with a company match
• New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
• Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
• Corporate discounts

Responsibilities

Job Description:

• Continually searching for automation and control improvements within the facility to increase our productivity and improve our quality.
• Manage all change control documentation associated with any upgrades.
• Implementation of small to medium scale projects in house related to upgrades and control changes.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance, mentor and assist with on-the-job training of technicians.
• Introduce new and innovative processes into production, train and support maintenance and production team members before and after deployment of projects.
• The primary job function consists of maintenance and repair of all electronic components within the automation equipment.

• Other duties include diagnose, repair, and/or replace 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.
• Good understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, and electrical troubleshooting robotics/automation.

Qualifications:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills to interact with all layers of the organization especially within a process upset situation.

• Must possess demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must possess or immediately purchase the required tools for this position.
• Must be experienced in the following areas:
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Servo Systems.
• Variable Frequency Drives
• Human Machine Interface Controls
• Industrial motion controls.
• Robotics

Education and/or Experience:

• Technical Degree - Industrial Automation
• 3- 5 years’ automation technician experience

Qualifications

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. 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. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.

Raleigh is the capital city of North Carolina. It’s known for its universities, including North Carolina State University. The number of technology and scholarly institutions around Raleigh, Chapel Hill and Durham make the area known as the Research Triangle. The North Carolina State Capitol is a 19th-century Greek Revival–style building with a statue of George Washington dressed as a Roman general in its rotunda.

The Evergreen Packaging Raleigh Carton Converting Facility is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, which is also home to North Carolina State University and the state's capitol. Opened in 1953 and employing 120 team members. The facility prints and die cuts refrigerated gable top cartons for a variety of global brands found in retail groceries throughout the US. It also extrudes cupstock and foil board and has received the State of North Carolina Excellence Award for the last 20 years. The facility has also exceded 7 years without a lost time injury.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, pleasecall [phone] or email [e-mail].

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

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