Packaging Line Reliability Tech – Automation Troubleshooter

Helion Group; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Helion Group in Illinois seeks a hands-on technician to oversee the quart packaging line and secondary packaging stages in a food manufacturing setting. You will diagnose, repair, and restore line operation by reading Schneider HMI fault messages and tracing root causes, while minimizing downtime and scrap.

Strong mechanical and electrical skills are essential. Experience with conveyors, sensors, case packers, and packaging equipment is preferred; the role requires clear communication of

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Hands-on experience maintaining automated production or packaging equipment.
• Ability to read HMI fault messages to diagnose issues.
• Experience with conveyors and packaging machinery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously oversee the quart production line and its secondary packaging stages.
• Diagnose and repair issues on case packers, sensors, conveyors, corrugation systems, and related production machinery.
• Navigate and interpret Schneider HMI fault messages to pinpoint issues and determine true root causes.
• Respond rapidly to stoppages and restore flow while minimizing downtime and scrap.
• Apply operating procedures and troubleshooting instructions to resolve problems correctly.
• Communicate clearly with operations on equipment status, downtime drivers, and production risks.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

HMI interpretation

Conveyor systems

Tools

Schneider HMI

Job description

Helion Group in Illinois seeks a hands-on technician to oversee the quart packaging line and secondary packaging stages in a food manufacturing setting. You will diagnose, repair, and restore line operation by reading Schneider HMI fault messages and tracing root causes, while minimizing downtime and scrap.

Strong mechanical and electrical skills are essential. Experience with conveyors, sensors, case packers, and packaging equipment is preferred; the role requires clear communication of