Industrial Automation & PLC Specialist

Novolex Corporate•Canandaigua, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pactiv Evergreen, now part of Novolex, is a leader in the food, beverage, and specialty packaging sector, serving various customers including foodservice, retail, and industrial. The company operates a manufacturing network across North America and Europe, which includes two plastic film recycling centers, and is committed to continuous R&D for more sustainable options. The Industrial Automation & PLC Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the reliability of plant automation and control systems. This role involves collaborating with different departments to test, diagnose, repair, enhance, and upgrade equipment, instrumentation, processes, and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
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 deep-dive on PLCs, HMIs, motors, and drives (Allen Bradley required + one of Mitsubishi/Schneider/GE/Opto 22); read/modify ladder logic.
Ability to install and modify controllers and drive systems; apply knowledge of AC/DC, analog, and sinking/sourcing circuits.
Ability to maintain and troubleshoot Fanuc automation (palletizers, case erectors, pick-and-place).
Proficiency in fundamentals of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, and PC hardware.
Ability to interpret drawings/schematics/specs; utilize CAD (AutoCAD, Vizio, etc.); maintain procedures, manuals, and as-built records.
Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
Electrical Installation
Electrical Troubleshooting
Electrical Repair
Pneumatics Troubleshooting
Machine Safety Inspections

Nice To Haves

Associate’s in maintenance or industrial technology

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.