Automation Technician

NOVELIS; Bay Minette (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid vacation and personal time off

Job summary

NOVELIS is seeking an Automation Technician for its Bay Minette, AL facility. This role focuses on maintaining automation control systems and providing on-shift support.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, with experience in an industrial environment being preferred. The position emphasizes adherence to safety standards and effective communication skills.

Join NOVELIS for a career in a leading sustainable solutions provider, where you can build a future in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED or 5 years industrial experience required.
• 5 years experience in an industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to execute PLC and HMI project backups.

Responsibilities

• Maintains computer software and hardware for automation.
• Provides on-shift automation support to team members.
• Adheres to safety and quality standards in all operations.

Skills

Automation control maintenance

Troubleshooting skills

PLC Programming

Safety procedures knowledge

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma/GED

2 year degree/certification

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers

HMI software

Computer maintenance management systems

Job description

Position Overview

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Novelis Bay Minette, AL team is seeking Automation Technicians to work in the Bay Minette facility. This role will report to the Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability & Automation (EMRA) Leader of the hiring Manufacturing Unit.

Responsibilities:

• Embrace the Novelis Safety Absolutes to build a zero-injury culture and the Novelis cultural beliefs of Be Authentic, Say Anything, Be Open and Built Trust

• Maintains computer software and hardware and all facets of automation controls.
• Makes hardware and software upgrades to Programmable Logic Controllers, Micro Controllers and Process Computer Systems.
• Maintains a high technical capability of automated systems hardware and software. Functions as the “on-shift” technical leader for process automation systems.
• Provides on-shift automation support and training to team members.
• Collaborate with and under the direction of Engineering.
• Working in conjunction with operations and other maintenance employees, assist in troubleshooting systems, coordinating project work, and maintaining equipment functionality.
• Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and ASI Certifications, where applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma/GED or 5yrs industrial experience required
• 5 years experience in an industrial environment and/or 2 year degree/certification, preferred
• Knowledge of safety procedures and standards such as NEC and OSHA. Ability and knowledge to select and use the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Knowledge and ability to understand the Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), grounding, arc flash prevention, machine guarding, and alternative means of controls when troubleshooting live circuits and abide by these requirements.
• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair automation devices in production equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining high-quality production standards.
• Support Mechanical and Electrical crews on troubleshooting sequencing or controlling breakdowns by accessing computer logics, follow PLCs signals, inspecting automation devices like sensors and instruments.
• Familiar with hydraulic and pneumatic circuits to enhance troubleshooting.
• Ability to execute PLC and HMI projects backups, create restoration procedures.
• Ability to analyze trend graphs, feedback from field sensors and digital and analogical inputs and outputs, in 24Vdc or 110VAC.
• Repair and replace defective components in Remote IOs panels and Controller Cabinets. Install, maintain, and repair automation parts of machinery and equipment.
• Written and oral communication skills, computer skills and familiarity with computer maintenance management systems. Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, repair histories, and equipment performance metrics.
• PLC Programming – knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers and the ability to troubleshoot these systems. Understanding of Ladder (LAD) and Function Block Diagram (FBD) logics.
• Familiar with Ethernet networks and basic hardware.
• Computer Hardware (Install & Troubleshooting) and Operational Systems including Windows patching, setup, backups, and antivirus software to enhance cybersecurity.
• Basic understanding of Virtual Machines and thin clients and industrial interfaces
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, off-shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support continuous operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Rolling, casting, strip process experience
• Reading prints, single lines, process flows, and network diagrams
• Cisco or Rockwell network hardware config & troubleshooting.
  • PRP experience
• Industrial Networking Protocol gateways (ModBus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, etc.)
• Software
  • AVEVA Pi – Data Acquisition System IbaPDA
  • MS SQL –
  • Octoplant
  • ThinManager – Thin client administration
  • Studio 5000 / Logix 5000 (2-yr exp.) TIA Portal
    • PLC firmware updates
  • FactoryTalk View Studio (2-yr exp.) WinCC HMI
    • HMI firmware updates
  • Programming
    • C#
    • Ladder
    • SQL Databases, familiar with database management
    • Python
  • VMWare Administration (Install, Manage),
  • Familiar with surveillance cameras circuits

Physical Requirements:

• Near constant standing with frequent walking and occasional sitting
• Occasional below waist level work, climbing, balancing, carrying, reaching over 15” away from the body, reaching above shoulder, fine motor skills, use of forceful motion, and lifting up to 35 lbs
• Occasional push/pull, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Ability to meet the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Able and willing to work at heights

Military MOS Crosswalk includes but is not limited to:

US Army

• 94A-Land Combat Electronic Missile System
• 94F-Computer/Detection Systems Repairer
• 94E-Radio/COMSEC Repair
• 94R-Avionic & Survivability Equipment Repairer

US Marine Corps

• 6316-Aircraft Avionics Tech
• 2171-Electro-Optical Ordnance Repairer

US Navy

• ET-Electronics Technician
• AT-Aviation Electronics Technician
• ETN-Electronics Technician-Nuclear Power

US Air Force

• 2A3X2-Avionics Test Station Technician
• 3D1X2-Electronic Systems

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts – Company Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Retirement savings plans – medical and prescription drug coverage through private exchange
• Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

Location Profile

Novelis' newly announced Bay Minette facility will be located 35 miles northeast of Mobile AL and 45 miles west of Pensacola FL and is expected to create approximately 1000 high‑paying advanced careers in modern manufacturing. This highly advanced rolling and recycling facility will be the first of its kinds. It will primarily serve our customers in the beverage can and automotive markets. Novelis is committed to the community and will actively build partnerships in Baldwin County focused on recycling STEM education and workforce development. At Novelis we believe our culture of collaboration is our competitive advantage and we would love for you to consider building a career with us.

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

Disclaimer

We encourage all potential candidates to follow the protocols below and to be diligent when sharing any personal information:1. Check the job posting is live and valid via our careers page: Careers - Novelis2. Verify any communication with us by contacting our talent team at Careers - Novelis