Night-Shift Automation Technician | PLC & Robotics

Hoffer Plastics; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hoffer Plastics is seeking an Automation Technician to program, repair and maintain automated machinery and auxiliary equipment across our production lines in South Elgin, IL.

Starting pay is $32.00–$42.00 per hour based on experience, with 2nd shift hours from 3:30am to 12:30am. We provide full training, extensive benefits, shift premiums, and opportunities for advancement in a growing U.S. company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year technical degree in related field.
• 5 years of PLC programming experience with systems such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.
• Experience troubleshooting and improving Electrical Control, Vision System, PLC Systems, Robotics and continuous motion systems strongly preferred.
• Mechanical comprehension as well as strong understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical applications and blueprints.
• Must be able to read and interpret prints and diagrams.
• Strong general computer skills including CAD (Solidworks and/or ProE)

Responsibilities

• All automated devices used for the purpose of runner removal, part handling, separation or packing.
• All machinery located at the press or in the Assembly department used in secondary operations
• All auxiliary equipment
• Diagnose trouble, disassemble, and determine extent of repairs necessary.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution skills
• The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
• Make up repair parts, replace defective components.
• Perform necessary welding and sheet metal operations involved in repairing equipment.
• Operate lathe, vertical mill, drill press and grinders as required.
• Occasionally direct an assigned helper.
• Maintain work area in neat and orderly manner
• Observe safety rules and wearing of prescribed protective clothing or items.
• This job description does not contain every function/responsibility that may be required in the performance of this job. All team members are required to perform other related duties/functions as assigned.
• All team members shall:
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
• Continue to grow job specific knowledge and use tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical control

Robotics

CAD

Read prints

Education

2-year technical degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

SolidWorks

Pro/E

Job description

Hoffer Plastics is seeking an Automation Technician to program, repair and maintain automated machinery and auxiliary equipment across our production lines in South Elgin, IL.

Starting pay is $32.00–$42.00 per hour based on experience, with 2nd shift hours from 3:30am to 12:30am. We provide full training, extensive benefits, shift premiums, and opportunities for advancement in a growing U.S. company.