Automation Technician (BP1)

Pactiv Evergreen•Bedford Park, IL

69d•$36 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Automation Technician | Bedford Park, IL | HIRING IMMEDIATELY All Automation Technicians work on a rotating schedule with every other weekend off. Shifts available are below: Night Shift Schedule: 7:00pm - 7:00am Why should you apply? By joining Pactiv Evergreen Packer Team, you will be part of a global leader with endless opportunities for building the career you want! In addition, as a packer you will receive: 3-day weekend every other week Only at work 15 days out of the month Excellent benefits Paid time off Reimbursement up to $80 for steel toe shoes Compensation: Competitive starting pay rate $35.55-$42.64 Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Prescription drug coverage 401K with a company match New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details) Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts Corporate discounts Responsibilities Summary: Automation Technicians are the front line "reactive" responders to solve maintenance problems that occur throughout the plant requiring troubleshooting, analyzing, problem solving, and implementation of plans and solutions; duties and tasks are performed on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotic, and automated production equipment to meet all operational goals and objectives.

Requirements

5+ years automation technician experience within plastics industry; experience within Injection Molding industry highly preferred
Strong technical skills including mechanical, electrical, and electronic/PLC programming in a manufacturing/production environment
HS Diploma or equivalent; Associates Degree in related field preferred
Must possess the ability to work in tight spaces and on ladders/platforms
Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting robotics/automation
Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, gearboxes, belts/pulleys, chains, and sprockets
Full term of experience must include working knowledge of electrical and electronic theory, ability to read schematics (electrical, mechanical/piping), P&ID diagrams, and blueprints
Strong problem solving skills with a solutions oriented mindset and innovative, creative, critical thinking
Strong work ethic with a high sense of urgency, leadership qualities, strong teamwork mentality, independent self-starter
Leadership skills, high integrity, good judgement, professional, ownership, safety
Strong interpersonal skills in customer service, oral communication, written communications
Teamwork, planning, organizing, quality, quantity
Adaptability and flexibility
Attendance, punctuality, dependability
Electrical: AC/DC Electrical competency; up to 480 volt AC and 90 volt DC. Experience with motors and drives; both AC and DC.. Ability to read and understand electrical schematics. Experience with all types of switches and sensors, including high speed counters. Ability to read wiring diagrams, use multimeters, need manual skills as well as programs, logics, editing/troubleshooting program and motor controls, 3 phase circuits
Electronic: PLC Experience with Allen Bradley and GE-Fanuc PLCs, AC and DC I/O cards, high speed counter cards, stepper motor control cards and operator interface controls (Horner, TCP and Allen Bradley). Knowledge of ladder logic, program sequencing, and PC diagnostic tools. Ability to troubleshoot PLC and control interface problems, including program downloads
Mechanical: Experience with power transmission systems including gear reducers, roller chain systems, and conveyors. Experience with pneumatic systems including solenoid valves and motion controls
Computers: Understanding of the operation of a Personal Computer and peripheral equipment. Experience with Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access) or equivalent. Integrated Operation System (ERP).

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Whittman and Krauss Maffie equipment is preferred

Responsibilities

Maintenance and repair of all mechanical, electrical, and electronic components of automation equipment
Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance work on automation equipment in a manufacturing/production environment
Perform maintenance, set-up, and PM on automation equipment in Injection Molding department
Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment related processing issues
On-call as needed by department and able to be flexible with schedule as needed
Use standard and metric hand tools to complete tasks and duties
Troubleshoot maintenance problems that occur throughout the plant with a major emphasis on electrical problems, to include A.C.(Alternating Current) and D.C. (Direct Current) drives, PLC (programmable logic controllers) as well as basic motor control circuits.
Electrical duties: performing all major and minor electrical repairs including 480V 3-phase motor repairs/installation, motor starter circuit repairs, VFD drives, photo-optic sensing devices, proximity switches, e-stop circuitry, and group fault detection in accordance to the guidelines established by Pactiv's "Electrical Safety Program", read and interpret schematics and basic electrical symbol identification, understand electrical theory including basic OHMS-law application, AC/DC drives, PLC, basic motor control circuits
Mechanical duties: clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment when needed, examine mechanical equipment to diagnose and repair problems, disassemble, repair/replace, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment/devices including motors, conveyors, pumps, belts, chains, etc., read mechanical prints and technical data during installation and repair of equipment, read and interpret PI&D drawings
May assist with the training of other employees
Utilize mandatory safety equipment; executes duties in a safe and efficient manner; adhere to all safety rules and regulations
Assists maintenance and production staff as needed
Other duties may be assigned as needed
Seek to understand and support a safety culture and workplace
Remain aware of surroundings and obtain knowledge of all required PPE for the job
Responsible for following all required safety procedures are for each task you do
Keep work area clean and organized
Report any safety concern, risk, hazard, near miss, or injury immediately to the appropriate supervision on shift
Follow all GMP guidelines required by the site and for each work station
Inspect all product passing through the workstation for any possible defects or product concerns
Report any concerns on quality of product immediately to appropriate supervision on shift