Automation Engineer — Training, Growth & Benefits (1st Shift)

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

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.