Automation Engineer 1st Shift (Starting Pay $38.00-$48.00 per hour)

Hoffer Plastics; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Hoffer Plastics is seeking an Automation Engineer in Illinois to maintain and repair all automated machinery and auxiliary equipment on the production floor, enabling the manufacture of plastic components used across transportation, packaging, and healthcare sectors. The role includes full training and robust benefits.

Starting pay is $38.00–$48.00 per hour (based on experience) for 1st shift (7:00am–4:00pm), with night shift premiums and strong career potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year technical degree in related field.
• 5 years 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 and use CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all automated devices used in production lines.
• Diagnose trouble, disassemble, and determine repairs needed.
• Organize and manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Make up repair parts, replace defective components.
• Operate lathe, mill, drill press and grinders as required.
• Direct an assigned helper and maintain clean, safe work area.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical control systems

Robotics and automation

Blueprints reading

Mechanical understanding

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Pro/Engineer (ProE)

Job description

Want to be part of something special? Were Filling Important Jobs! Join an industry leader and innovator looking for people who want to make a difference. Hoffer Plastics is hiring for "Automation Engineer" Programs, repairs and maintains all automated machinery and auxiliary equipment. Play a key role in producing plastic components that make everyday life possible, from transportation to food packaging to healthcare. Hoffer provides full training, extensive benefits, pay premiums for night shifts, and unlimited career potential. Starting Pay $38.00 - $48.00 (based on experience) 1st Shift Hours are 7:00am - 4:00pm

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

Physical Requirements

• The incumbent will: Working in a clean manufacturing environment that may include moderate noise levels and will require spending a significant amount of time moving around on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to stand and/or walk up to constantly during the shift.
• Lifting up to fifty-five pounds (55).
• Bending, stooping, twisting, balancing, kneeling and crouching is involved in the regular execution of duties.
• Ability to push and pull items.
• Ability to ascend/descend, work atop and traverse molding machines, assembly equipment, ladders and aerial lift equipment,
• Ability to work occasionally in small cramped spaces.
• Must wear appropriate PPE including fire retardant apparel.

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)

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental and VSP Vision Insurance
• Hoffer Plastics matches .50 per $1.00 dollar contributed each payroll period up to 6% plus a Safe Harbor contribution of an amount equal to 3% of employee's annual eligible earnings
• Paid Life Insurance in the amount of 1.5 times basic annual salary
• Short term and Long-term Disability
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation and up to 5 Days of Illinois Paid Leave.
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Reimbursements (Tuition, Prescription Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoe, and Fitness)

Join an established, growing third generation U.S. company that goes "All In" for people, plastics and purpose. Hoffer Plastics Corporation: There\'s a part of us in Every Piece. www.hofferplastics.com

Hoffer Plastics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.