Automation Technician – Thermoforming & Extrusion

Novolex; Illinois; On-site; USD 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Career development

Job summary

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging with operations across multiple sectors. An Automation Technician role is available in Illinois with daytime 7:00a-7:00p rotation, offering weekly pay and a competitive hourly rate.

The position requires 5+ years in automation within thermoforming/extrusion, strong PLC/electrical skills, and the ability to work in tight spaces. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus ongoing training opportunities.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Automation troubleshooting

Electrical skills

PLC programming

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or equivalency

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging with operations across multiple sectors. An Automation Technician role is available in Illinois with daytime 7:00a-7:00p rotation, offering weekly pay and a competitive hourly rate.

The position requires 5+ years in automation within thermoforming/extrusion, strong PLC/electrical skills, and the ability to work in tight spaces. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus ongoing training opportunities.