Automation & Controls Technician
Novolex
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Job summary
Novolex is seeking an Automation & Controls Technician in Stockton, CA. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues across manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot PLC/HMI systems, and support production with structured safety procedures.
Responsibilities include reading wiring diagrams, directing maintenance staff, and ensuring compliant, efficient operation. Training on 1st shift may be required initially.
Qualifications
- Must have PLC controls and logic circuit experience.
- Strong mechanical systems understanding through formal training or education.
- Able to perform electrical and mechanical repairs.
- Trained in lock-out/tag-out procedures.
- Familiar with pneumatic, hydraulics, bearings, gearboxes, belts and sprockets.
Responsibilities
- Read blueprints and wiring diagrams for installation and repair of equipment and facilities.
- Analyses and resolves electrical problems.
- Troubleshoots PLC/HMI control systems and associated networks.
- Directs plant electricians and mechanics as needed to complete repairs.
- Documents and implements work orders for new equipment and modifications.
- Inspects and tests electrical equipment, circuits, and safety systems.
- Maintains a clean and orderly work area and ensures OEM requirements.
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Job description
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.
What makes us unique? We value innovation, sustainability and a culture of collaboration that empowers our employees to excel in their careers. Our flat organizational structure promotes rapid decision‑making and our structured learning programs bolster your professional development.
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.
Stockton, CA
- Starting pay rate of $43.03/hour
- 2nd: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Monday - Friday with Saturdays as needed
- Must be available to train on 1st shift (7am-3pm) for the first few weeks of employment
Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems associated with all equipment in a manufacturing environment. Troubleshoots and maintains existing electrical and control systems of existing equipment. Uses basic hand and specialty tools for repair equipment in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Read blueprints & wiring diagrams for the installation & repair of equipment and the facility
- Analyzes and resolves electrical problems
- Troubleshoots analog/digital electronic control systems, PLC programming, HMI systems and computer network communications
- Assists in directing plant electricians and mechanics as needed to complete repairs
- Documents and implements work order procedure for new equipment/technology and the complete documentation of all system modifications
- Installs and maintains Process Control Instruments, both pneumatic and electronic
- Repairs, calibrates and cleans all instruments, pressure switches, to insure minimal downtime and efficient utilization of pneumatic and electronic equipment
- Debugs and modifies programs to make them operational
- Major electrical repairs including 3-phase, 440 & PLC, new installations of equipment, replaces and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances
- Uses precision measuring tools/devices, hand tools and testing instruments
- Inspects and test electrical equipment, lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits
- Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment using testing instruments such as ammeter, ohmmeter, voltmeter, testing lamp, or growler
- Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out
- Ensures electrical work maintains the integrity of OEM requirements
- Inspects completed repairs
- Requisitions new parts and equipment
- Maintains a clean and orderly work area throughout the shift
- Creates new tools to support production management
- Realize new project work as per production department
- Previous related experience with PLC controls and logic circuits is mandatory
- High degree of knowledge of equipment and aptitude for understanding mechanical systems through formal training and/or education
- Be able to perform repairs (including electrical)
- Trained in lock out/tag out procedure
- Understanding of pneumatic, hydraulics, bearings, gearboxes, belts and pulleys, chains and sprockets
- Must possess or immediately purchase the required tools for this position
- Must be experienced in the following areas:
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Servo Systems
- Direct Current Drives
- Alternating Current Drives
- Human Machine Interface Controls
- Industrial motion controls
- Pick and Place Automation
- Must be able to read, write & understand basic English
- Must take & pass (within allowable limits) a mechanical & electrical aptitude test
- Constant noise levels above 85db
- Constant dry/dusty (paper) environment
- Constant work around machinery & forklifts
- Steel toed footwear, safety glasses & hearing protection, hair nets & beard nets are required
- May experience temperature extremes based on outside temperature
#INDQSR
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.
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions
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