Industrial Automation & PLC Specialist

Novolex Corporate • Canandaigua, NY

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About The Position

Now part of Novolex, Pactiv Evergreen helps lead the food, beverage, and specialty packaging space, supporting foodservice, delivery and carryout, processing, grocery/retail, and industrial customers. Our North American and European manufacturing network — including two plastic film recycling centers — is backed by continuous R&D focused on more sustainable options. Learn more at www.novolex.com . How we show up in our communities Our Social Responsibility platform is employee‑led and action‑oriented: matching gifts, local grants, and a Company‑wide Month of Action empower teams to support nonprofits that matter to them. That’s how we live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future. Role snapshot You’ll safeguard the reliability of plant automation and control systems, partnering across departments to test, diagnose, repair, enhance, and upgrade equipment, instrumentation, processes, and procedures.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees