Engineer Technician III

Novolex; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Novolex is seeking an Engineering Technician III in Temple, Texas to maintain automation, controls, and processes across the facility. You will support electrical and mechanical systems, analyze equipment, and contribute to product quality and reliability.

You will work with plant personnel on diagnostics, repairs, and upgrades, read schematics and PLC programs, and support safety and efficiency goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Apprenticeship or equivalent training required.
• Associate's degree in maintenance or industrial technology preferred.
• IT working knowledge including networking, computers and Ethernet.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Drive zero EHS incidents through proactive safety actions.
• Attend Tier Meetings and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor, calibrate, and repair manufacturing equipment and instruments.
• Conduct PLC, HMI, motor drive troubleshooting and implement solutions.
• Read and modify PLC ladder diagrams and electrical drawings.
• Provide technical training and supervise contractors as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Decision making

Problem solving

Safety awareness

IT literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship or equivalent training

Associate's degree in maintenance or industrial technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

SAP

Allen Bradley

Siemens

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

Engineering Technician III|Temple, Texas|Now Hiring

Compensation: $26.08-$34.80 per hour

Available Shift:

• 8am-5pm (Monday-Friday)

Position Overview:

This position maintains the reliability and availability of all automation, controls, systems and processes throughout the facility. Provides electrical and mechanical support in the development, analysis and maintenance of processes, equipment and products. Works closely with all plant personnel to perform tests, diagnostics, repairs, improvements and upgrades to all machines, equipment, instrumentation, procedures, products and product performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive a zero EHS incident culture, support and participate in incident investigations to determine root cause and identify preventive actions, correct unsafe conditions and acts immediately, and use every incident or near miss as a teaching moment for others
• Attend Tier Meetings and support continuous improvement initiatives, i.e., A3, 6S, Standard Work and Problem Solving
• Monitor, adjust, calibrate and repair manufacturing equipment, instruments, fixtures, etc.
• Conduct in-depth PLC, HMI, motor drive troubleshooting and provide effective solutions
• Perform electrical and electronic installations and modifications
• Understand in depth electric circuitry, electronics and electromechanical concepts, both AC and DC
• Understand hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical concepts
• Interpret all levels of drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, specifications, etc.
• Read and modify PLC ladder diagrams
• Sustain an understanding of the latest state-of-the-art automation and control techniques
• Utilize problem solving techniques including PDCA to solve problems to root cause, implement actions that prevent reoccurrence, improve operations, etc.
• Supply technical assistance to constantly improve Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE)
• Create and modify procedures
• Adhere to budgets by managing monthly spend to the given forecast, and explain variances as requested
• Provide training to all levels of the organization
• Supervise contractors to minimize scheduled and unscheduled downtimes
• Maintain and manage engineering department technical procedures, manuals and drawings, including records of as-built equipment and process changes
• Sustain housekeeping in assigned areas to ensure a safe and clean work environment
• Work flexible hours including weekends and holidays, and subject to be on-call

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Apprenticeship or equivalent training required
• Associate’s degree in maintenance or industrial technology preferred
• Minimum ten years industrial maintenance experience with extensive automation and controls work
• Information Technology (IT) working knowledge including networking, computers, Ethernet systems, etc.
• Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft applications, Outlook, SAP, etc.
• Working knowledge OSHA, National Electric Code (NEC), Allen Bradley and Siemens systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills and logic to solve problems to root cause
• Knowledge and ability to apply mathematical concepts
• Proactive and self-motivated to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to make decisions under time constraints and tight deadlines
• Able to interact with other associates in a team-oriented environment
• Lift up to 35 pounds
• Possess or immediately purchase the required tools for the position

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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].

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen