Industrial Automation & PLC Specialist

Novolex Corporate • Canandaigua, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role safeguards the reliability of plant automation and control systems, partnering across departments to test, diagnose, repair, enhance, and upgrade equipment, instrumentation, processes, and procedures. The focus areas include safety and culture, controls troubleshooting, electrical/electronic work, robotics, multi-discipline support, documentation, continuous improvement, and leadership & training. The position requires flexibility to support occasional off-shift needs, including weekends/holidays and call-ins.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required); apprenticeship or equivalent training.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance with significant automation/controls exposure.
• Fluency with Microsoft apps, Outlook, SAP, etc.
• Knowledge of OSHA Electrical Standards and the NEC.
• Proven root-cause troubleshooting skills.
• Self-motivated, effective with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Decisive under tight timelines.
• Collaborative, team-first mindset.
• Ability to navigate Allen Bradley plus another platform (Mitsubishi, Schneider, GE, or Opto 22).
• Ability to trace a fault from an HMI alarm through AC vector/servo drives to a sensor’s sinking/sourcing configuration.
• Comfortable calibrating instruments, interpreting schematics, and coaching electricians.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s in maintenance or industrial technology (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Promote a zero EHS incident culture; investigate incidents/near misses, identify root cause, correct hazards, and share learnings.
• Deep-dive on PLCs, HMIs, motors, and drives (Allen Bradley required + one of Mitsubishi/Schneider/GE/Opto 22); read/modify ladder logic.
• Install and modify controllers and drive systems; apply knowledge of AC/DC, analog, and sinking/sourcing circuits.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Fanuc automation (palletizers, case erectors, pick-and-place).
• Use fundamentals in hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, and PC hardware.
• Interpret drawings/schematics/specs; utilize CAD (AutoCAD, Vizio, etc.); maintain procedures, manuals, and as-built records.
• Stay current with modern controls; apply PDCA to eliminate root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Provide advanced technical assistance to shift electricians; train team members; supervise contractors to reduce downtime.
• Support occasional off-shift needs, including weekends/holidays and call-ins.

Benefits

• Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law.
• For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call [phone] or email [email protected].
• All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED