Automation Technician

Sofidel S.p.A.; Inola (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO

401(k) Match (50% up to 15% employee)

Career Advancement

Safe Work Environment

Employee Assistance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Sofidel America in Inola, OK is seeking an Automation Technician to join our maintenance team. This full-time role offers a long-term career path in a stable environment with growth opportunities and a chance to work with advanced automation systems.

You will support electrical and instrumentation maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with the production team to improve efficiency while adhering to GMP and HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Electrical, Electronics Technology, Electro-mechanical, or Automation/Engineering preferred, or two years of related experience.
• Experience in a production environment with automation technology.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical and instrumentation maintenance, replacing and repairing components and parts as needed, programming monitoring systems and troubleshooting issues.
• Identify root causes of quality and production deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Assist the production department with outage management and safety enhancements.
• Follow directions and work orders, ensuring clear communication between shifts.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment and instrumentation systems.
• Maintain operation of robotic systems by servicing mechanical, electronic and electrical components.
• Gather PLC input/output data to track equipment efficiency.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve problems, identify root causes, and improve processes.
• Recommend improvements and adjust systems accordingly.
• Understand and use electrical schematic wiring diagrams.
• Provide troubleshooting and maintenance support for all automated systems 24/7, per plant schedule.
• Follow GMP and HACCP guidelines to promote a safe, sanitary workplace.
• Assist in on-job training of others.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical/Automation

Problem-solving

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Technical degree in Electrical/Electronics or Automation/Engineering

Job description

The Sofidel Group

Sofidel, headquartered in Porcari (Lucca), is a global leader in tissue Paper Production. With operations in 12 European Countries and 12 U.S. States We employ over 9,500 people dedicated to innovation, sustainability and inclusivity. Our products—such as toilet Paper, paper Towels and napkins—are distributed in more than 50 countries. We own well‑known brands including Regina, Nicky, Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel and KittenSoft, and also produce for private‑Label Retailers. Through the Papernet Brand we serve the Away‑from‑Home Sector, providing quality Solutions for Business and Public Spaces. Wherever you are Sofidel is there, bringing comfort, quality and sustainability to everyday Life.

Position Overview

Sofidel America of Inola is currently seeking an Automation Technician to join our maintenance Team. We are searching for a candidate who is local to the area and is looking for a long‑term Role in a stable Environment with opportunity for Growth. Your expertise will make you an important part of our team.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical and instrumentation Maintenance, replacing and repairing components and parts as needed, programming monitoring Systems and troubleshooting issues.
• Identify the root Cause of quality and production Deficiencies and take corrective Action.
• Assist the production Department with outage Management and safety Enhancements.
• Follow verbal and written directions as well as work Orders to complete tasks and communicate openably between shifts.
• Perform preventative Maintenance on electrical Equipment and instrumentation Systems.
• Ensure proper operation of Robotic Systems by maintaining all mechanical, electronic and electrical Components.
• Gather PLC Input and output Data to track equipment Efficiency.
• Collaborate with team Members to resolve problems, uncover the root Causes, and assist in enhancing Processes by identifying inefficiencies and design Problems.
• Recommend improvements and make adjustments.
• Understand and utilize various electrical Schematic Wiring Diagrams.
• Provide troubleshooting and maintenance Support for all assigned Automated Systems at all hours of the day and night, depending on the plant Schedule.
• Follow regulations supporting Sofidel America’s “Good Manufacturing Practices” and HACCP to promote a safe, sanitary, and hygienically Sound workplace.
• Assists in on‑job Training of others.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Technical Degree in Electrical, Electronics Technology, Electro‑Mechanical or Automation/Engineering Preferred or two (2) years of experience in a related Area.
• Experience in a production Environment, particularly as it relates to automation Technology.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving Skills.
• Excellent mechanical Aptitude and communication Skills.

Company Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Paid and Unpaid Breaks
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Health Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) Match (50% match up to 15% employee Contribution)
• Positive and Safe Work Environment
• Professional Employee Assistance
• Health and Financial Wellness Programs

What We Offer

• A full‑time Employment
• The chance to work in a international Group and a concrete Opportunity for professional Growth.
• A dynamic Environment based on teamwork.
• Sofidel Language Learning Programme through an innovative digital Platform.