PLC and Robotics Maintenance Technologist

Novolex Corporate•Canandaigua, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Novolex manufactures food, beverage, and specialty packaging for foodservice, delivery and carryout, food processing, retail/grocery, and industrial sectors. Our capabilities span resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more—covering 120 product categories, 250 brands, and 39,000+ SKUs. This role is responsible for keeping a high-output packaging operation running at peak performance by troubleshooting and repairing PLC and robotics systems.

Requirements

High school diploma/equivalent and an apprenticeship or comparable training.
5+ years in industrial maintenance with strong automation/controls background.
Comfort with Microsoft tools, Outlook, and SAP.
Knowledge of OSHA Electrical Standards and NEC.
Analytical, decisive under pressure, strong communicator, self-motivated team player.
Commercial Electrical Expertise; Electrical Installation, Troubleshooting, Repair
OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10); High Voltage Systems
Pneumatics Troubleshooting; Powerhouse Operation
Industrial Electrical Experience

Nice To Haves

Associate’s in maintenance or industrial technology preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive a zero EHS incident mindset—participate in investigations, correct hazards immediately, and use incidents/near-misses as teachable moments.
Calibrate, adjust, and repair production equipment, instruments, and fixtures.
Diagnose PLC/HMI/motor/drive issues; Allen Bradley experience is required plus at least one other controls platform (Mitsubishi, Schneider, GE, Opto 22, etc.).
Edit and optimize PLC ladder diagrams; implement electrical/electronic changes including drive systems and controller programming.
Apply AC vector and servo drive know-how to improve reliability.
Troubleshoot complex electrical/electronic circuits (AC/DC, analog, sinking/sourcing).
Service Fanuc robotic automation (palletizers, case erectors, pick-and-place).
Use fundamentals of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, and PC hardware.
Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and specs; familiarity with AutoCAD/Visio or similar.
Stay current on advanced automation/control techniques and apply them.
Use PDCA to eliminate root causes and prevent repeat failures.
Mentor shift electricians; deliver training across the organization.
Coordinate contractors to minimize downtime (planned and unplanned).
Maintain procedures, manuals, and as-built documentation for changes and upgrades.