Controls Technician

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.

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

This position provides support for the reliability of all automation and control systems throughout the facility. Works closely with all plant personnel to perform tests, diagnostics, repairs, improvements and upgrades to all equipment, instrumentation, process and procedures.

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
• Monitor, adjust, calibrate and repair manufacturing equipment, instruments, fixtures, etc.
• Conduct in-depth PLC, HMI, motor drive troubleshooting and provide effective solutions – Allen Bradley required with at least one other manufacturer (i.e. Mitsubishi, Schneider, GE, Opto, etc.)
• Read and modify PLC ladder diagrams
• Perform electrical and electronic installations and modifications including drives and programming controllers
• Working knowledge of AC vector drive and servo drive technology.
• Understand in-depth electric circuitry, electronics and electromechanical concepts - AC and DC, Sinking / sourcing
• Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical concepts
• Basic understanding of PC components
• Interpret all levels of drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, specifications, etc. Knowledge of CAD system (i.e. AutoCad, Vizio, etc.)
• 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 higher level technical assistance to plant shift electrician team
• Provide training to all levels of the organization
• Ability to supervise contractors to minimize scheduled and unscheduled downtimes
• Maintain and manage the engineering department technical procedures, manuals and drawings, including records of as-built equipment and process changes
• Occasional need to work flexible hours. May include weekend and/or holiday work, subject to call-ins

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Apprenticeship or equivalent training required
• Associate’s degree in maintenance or industrial technology preferred
• Minimum five years of industrial maintenance experience with extensive automation and controls work
• Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft applications, Outlook, SAP, etc.
• Working knowledge OSHA Electrical Standards, National Electric Code (NEC)
• Strong troubleshooting skills and logic to solve problems to root cause
• 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

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 [email protected] .

You should be proficient in:

• Troubleshooting Skills
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment