Automation & Controls Reliability Specialist

Novolex Corporate•Canandaigua, NY

1d•$59,500 - $99,100

About The Position

At Novolex, our mission is to deliver innovative packaging for foodservice, grocery, retail, and industrial customers—responsibly. As an Automation & Controls Reliability Specialist, you’ll be a key force behind reliable operations, leveraging advanced controls, robotics, and disciplined problem solving to elevate safety, quality, and uptime. About the Company We’re a market leader with deep manufacturing and sourcing expertise across resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more. Our portfolio spans 120 product categories, 250 brands, and 39,000+ SKUs. Our Sustainability Pillars We advance sustainability through three pillars—products, operations, and people—guiding our goals and the wide-ranging initiatives that support them. Your Mission Imagine arriving to a shift where a drive alarm has halted a key line. You quickly analyze PLC tags, isolate a faulty encoder signal, update ladder logic, and coach the shift team on preventive steps—getting production back on track with lessons learned documented. That’s a snapshot of how you’ll help us win every day.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; apprenticeship or equivalent training.
At least five years of industrial maintenance, with extensive automation/controls work.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications, Outlook, and SAP.
Knowledge of OSHA Electrical Standards and NEC.
Strong diagnostics and logic; decisive under tight timelines; clear communicator; proactive team contributor.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in maintenance or industrial technology preferred.
Commercial Electrical Expertise
Electrical Installation, Troubleshooting, and Repair
OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
High Voltage Systems
Pneumatics Troubleshooting
Powerhouse Operation
Industrial Electrical Experience
Equipment & Platforms
Packaging Machines
Corrugated Press
Extrusion Machine
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Schneider Electric, Fanuc)

Responsibilities

Foster a zero-incident EHS culture; lead/assist investigations, remove hazards, and share learnings from incidents and near-misses.
Calibrate, adjust, and repair equipment, instruments, and fixtures to maintain capability.
Tackle advanced PLC/HMI/motor/drive troubleshooting—Allen Bradley required—plus at least one other platform (Mitsubishi, Schneider, GE, Opto 22).
Read/modify PLC ladder logic; execute electrical/electronic modifications including drive integrations and controller programming.
Apply AC vector and servo drive expertise; diagnose AC/DC circuits, sinking/sourcing, analog signals.
Maintain Fanuc robotic automation (palletizers, case erectors, pick-and-place).
Leverage fundamentals in hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, and PC components.
Interpret drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and specifications; use CAD (AutoCAD, Visio, etc.).
Continuously update knowledge on cutting-edge automation and controls.
Use PDCA to reach root cause, implement countermeasures, and improve operations.
Provide senior-level technical support to shift electricians; deliver training across the plant.
Direct contractors effectively to cut planned/unplanned downtime.
Own documentation—procedures, manuals, and as-built records of equipment/process changes.
Adapt to business needs with occasional weekends/holidays and call-ins.

Benefits

Benefits include a company-match 401(k); comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; FSA/HSA options; paid vacation and sick leave; paid parental leave; paid holidays; and a wellness program.
We provide competitive health benefits and resources to support mental, physical, and financial wellness.
Through our Focused Giving Program, we support sustainability initiatives and efforts combating food insecurity, alongside local, facility-driven activities.
Access MyLearning for structured curricula, an LMS for continuous skill building, and Tuition Reimbursement (Non-Union) to further your formal education.

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