Automation Technician

Novolex; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Novolex is seeking an Automation Technician to support thermoforming and extrusion equipment across packaging operations in Bedford Park, IL. The role involves troubleshooting, maintenance, and proactive diagnostics on automated lines, with an on-call component to ensure continuous production.

The ideal candidate has strong electrical/PLC skills, practical mechanical knowledge, and at least 5 years of automation experience within thermoforming/extrusion environments.

Qualifications

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities are required.
• Electrical and PLC programming skills are essential.
• Mechanical knowledge is involved in maintenance and setup.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain automation equipment.
• Perform maintenance, setup and PM on thermoforming and extrusion lines.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot processing issues.
• Be on-call as needed and flexible with schedule.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Electrical & PLC programming

Mechanical

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s Degree preferred

Tools

Programmable logic controllers (PLC)

Job description

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

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.

Our Sustainability Commitment

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.

Job Description

Compensation:$36.44 to $43.71 an hour - paid weekly

Automation Technician Shift Available: 7:00a-7:00p 2,2,3 Schedule

Job Description:

• Performs basic troubleshooting and maintenance work on automation equipment.
• Performs maintenance, set-up and PM on automation equipment in Thermoforming and Extrusion.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment related processing issues.
• On-call as needed by department and able to be flexible with schedule as needed.
• Must possess the ability to work in tight spaces and on ladders/platforms

Qualifications:

• Analytical, problem solving, and strong electrical and PLC programming,technical skills including mechanical.
• Strong skills in customer service, interpersonal, oral communication, written communications, teamwork, judgment, motivation, planning, organizing, professionalism, quality, quantity, safety, adaptability, attendance, punctuality, dependability, initiative, innovation.
• HS Diploma or Equivalency, preferred associate’s degree.
• 5 + years automation technician experience within Thermoforming and Extrusion industry.

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Company Benefits

What You’ll Get From Us

Benefits

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.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail].

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