1st Shift Automation Technician

Hoffer Plastics • South Elgin, IL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Hoffer Plastics is hiring for an Automation Technician. This role is responsible for programming, repairing, and maintaining all automated machinery and auxiliary equipment. The technician will play a key role in producing plastic components used in various industries, including transportation, food packaging, and healthcare. The position offers a starting pay of $32.00 - $42.00 per hour, based on experience, for the 1st shift (7:00 am - 4:00 pm). Hoffer Plastics provides full training, extensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-year technical degree in a related field.
• 5 years of PLC programming experience with systems such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.
• Mechanical comprehension.
• Strong understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical applications.
• Ability to read and interpret prints and diagrams.
• Strong general computer skills.
• Ability to stand and/or walk up to constantly during the shift.
• Ability to lift up to fifty-five pounds (55).
• Bending, stooping, twisting, balancing, kneeling, and crouching are involved in the regular execution of duties.
• Ability to push and pull items.
• Ability to ascend/descend, work atop and traverse molding machines, assembly equipment, ladders, and aerial lift equipment.
• Ability to work occasionally in small cramped spaces.
• Must wear appropriate PPE including fire retardant apparel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience troubleshooting and improving Electrical Control, Vision System, PLC Systems, Robotics, and continuous motion systems.
• Experience with CAD (Solidworks and/or ProE).

Responsibilities

• Programs, repairs, and maintains all automated machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Programs, repairs, and maintains all automated devices used for runner removal, part handling, separation, or packing.
• Programs, repairs, and maintains all machinery located at the press or in the Assembly department used in secondary operations.
• Diagnoses trouble, disassembles equipment, and determines the extent of necessary repairs.
• Performs repair part fabrication, and replaces defective components.
• Performs necessary welding and sheet metal operations involved in repairing equipment.
• Operates lathe, vertical mill, drill press, and grinders as required.
• Occasionally directs an assigned helper.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.
• Observes safety rules and wears prescribed protective clothing or items.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere and communicates in a manner that fosters good relationships with colleagues and management.
• Continues to grow job-specific knowledge and uses tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
• Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental and VSP Vision Insurance
• 401k matching .50 per $1.00 dollar contributed each payroll period up to 6% plus a Safe Harbor contribution of an amount equal to 3% of employee’s annual eligible earnings
• Paid Life Insurance in the amount of 1.5 times basic annual salary
• Short term and Long-term Disability
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation
• Up to 5 Days of Illinois Paid Leave
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Reimbursements (Tuition, Prescription Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoe, and Fitness)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree