2nd Shift Automation Technician

Hoffer Plastics•South Elgin, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join an industry leader and innovator looking for people who want to make a difference. Hoffer Plastics is hiring for "Automation Technician" Programs, repairs and maintains all automated machinery and auxiliary equipment. Play a key role in producing plastic components that make everyday life possible, from transportation to food packaging to healthcare.

Requirements

Minimum 2 year technical degree in related field
5 years of PLC programming experience with systems such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.
Mechanical comprehension as well as strong understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical applications and blueprints
Must be able to read and interpret prints and diagrams
Strong general computer skills including CAD (Solidworks and/or ProE)

Nice To Haves

Experience troubleshooting and improving Electrical Control, Vision System, PLC Systems, Robotics and continuous motion systems strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Programs, repairs and maintains all automated machinery and auxiliary equipment.
All automated devices used for the purpose of runner removal, part handling, separation or packing.
All machinery located at the press or in the Assembly department used in secondary operations
All auxiliary equipment
Diagnose trouble, disassemble, and determine extent of repairs necessary.
Problem analysis and problem resolution skills
The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
Make up repair parts, replace defective components.
Perform necessary welding and sheet metal operations involved in repairing equipment.
Operate lathe, vertical mill, drill press and grinders as required.
Occasionally direct an assigned helper.
Maintain work area in neat and orderly manner
Observe safety rules and wearing of prescribed protective clothing or items.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
Continue to grow job specific knowledge and use tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas

Benefits

Full training
Pay premiums for night shifts
Unlimited career potential
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental and VSP Vision Insurance
Hoffer Plastics matches .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)