Industrial Controls & Instrumentation Specialist

Novolex Corporate•Canandaigua, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Novolex builds packaging that moves the world—from restaurants and delivery to processors, retailers, grocers, and industrial partners. Our 120 product categories and 250 brands span resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more. Sustainability is embedded in our products, our operations, and our people—the three pillars that guide every decision we make. Your mission Keep our automated lines reliable and safe while elevating capability across the plant. You’ll be the go‑to expert for controls, drives, and instrumentation—improving processes, mentoring teammates, and hardening systems against repeat failures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus an apprenticeship or similar training (required).
Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance with deep automation/controls exposure.
Comfort with Microsoft applications, Outlook, SAP, etc.
Knowledge of OSHA Electrical Standards and NEC.
Analytical, systematic troubleshooter with strong logic for root‑cause resolution.
Self‑motivated, communicates clearly, and makes sound decisions under deadlines.
Team‑oriented and collaborative.
Troubleshooting Skills
Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead by example on EHS: act immediately on unsafe conditions/behaviors, participate in root‑cause investigations, and turn lessons learned into prevention.
Calibrate, adjust, and repair production equipment and instruments to maintain peak performance.
Diagnose complex issues across PLCs/HMIs/motor drives; Allen‑Bradley expertise is required along with proficiency in at least one other platform (Mitsubishi, Schneider, GE, Opto, etc.).
Modify and verify ladder logic to implement improvements and corrective actions.
Install and upgrade electrical/electronic systems, including drives and programmable controllers.
Apply AC vector and servo drive knowledge for commissioning and troubleshooting.
Work confidently with AC/DC circuits and sinking/sourcing I/O; leverage basic hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical concepts, and foundational PC hardware know‑how.
Read and maintain drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and specifications; utilize CAD tools (e.g., AutoCad, Vizio).
Stay on top of emerging automation/control technologies and best practices.
Use PDCA and other CI methods to reach true root cause and implement durable solutions.
Serve as senior technical support for shift electricians; deliver training to all levels of the organization.
Direct contractors effectively to minimize planned and unplanned downtime.
Own technical procedures, manuals, and drawing control, including accurate as‑built records for equipment and process changes.