Programs, repairs and maintains all automated machinery and auxiliary equipment. Play a key role in producing plastic components that make everyday life possible, from transportation to food packaging to healthcare. $1,000 sign on bonus Starting Pay $38.00 - $48.00 (based on experience) 1st Shift Hours are 7:00am - 4:00pm Responsibilities: - All automated devices used for the purpose of runner removal, part handling, separation or packing. - All machinery located at the press or in the Assembly department used in secondary operations - All auxiliary equipment - Diagnose trouble, disassemble, and determine extent of repairs necessary. - Problem analysis and problem resolution skills - The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities with attention to detail - Make up repair parts, replace defective components. - Perform necessary welding and sheet metal operations involved in repairing equipment. - Operate lathe, vertical mill, drill press and grinders as required. - Occasionally direct an assigned helper. - Maintain work area in neat and orderly manner - Observe safety rules and wearing of prescribed protective clothing or items. - This job description does not contain every function/responsibility that may be required in the performance of this job. All team members are required to perform other related duties/functions as assigned. - All team members shall: - Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management. - Continue to grow job specific knowledge and use tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement. - Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS: The incumbent will: - Working in a clean manufacturing environment that may include moderate noise levels and will require spending a significant amount of time moving around on the manufacturing floor. - Ability to stand and/or walk up to constantly during the shift. - Lifting up to fifty-five pounds (55). - Bending, stooping, twisting, balancing, kneeling and crouching is involved in the regular execution of duties. - Ability to push and pull items. - Ability to ascend/descend, work atop and traverse molding machines, assembly equipment, ladders and aerial lift equipment, - Ability to work occasionally in small cramped spaces. - Must wear appropriate PPE including fire retardant apparel. Qualifications: - Minimum 2 year technical degree in related field - 5 years of PLC programming experience with systems such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc. - Experience troubleshooting and improving Electrical Control, Vision System, PLC Systems, Robotics and continuous motion systems strongly preferred. - Mechanical comprehension as well as strong understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical applications and blueprints - Must be able to read and interpret prints and diagrams - Strong general computer skills including CAD (Solidworks and/or ProE) Benefits: - Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental and VSP Vision Insurance - Hoffer Plastics matches .50 per $1.00 dollar contributed each payroll period up to 6% plus a Safe Harbor contribution of an amount equal to 3% of employee's annual eligible earnings - Paid Life Insurance in the amount of 1.5 times basic annual salary - Short term and Long-term Disability - 2 Weeks Paid Vacation and up to 5 Days of Illinois Paid Leave. - 9 Paid Holidays - Reimbursements (Tuition, Prescription Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoe, and Fitness)