Automation Technician I

Pactiv Evergreen

• $75K — $90K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as an automation technician in the Thermoforming and Extrusion industry.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in electrical and PLC programming.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, with effective oral and written communication abilities.
  • Ability to work in tight spaces and on ladders/platforms.
  • High school diploma or equivalent; preferred associate's degree.

Responsibilities

  • Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance on automation equipment.
  • Conduct maintenance, set-up, and preventive maintenance on Thermoforming and Extrusion equipment.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot processing-related equipment issues.
  • Be available for on-call duties as needed by the department.
  • Adapt to flexible scheduling requirements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Access to well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health.
  • Opportunities for community engagement through the Focused Giving Program.
  • Continuous training and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and skills development programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Compensation: $36.44 to $43.71 an hour - paid weekly

Automation Technician Shift Available: Days 2-2-3 schedule (7am to 7pm) Nights 2-2-3 schedule (7pm to 7am) The facility operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Job Description:
  • Performs basic troubleshooting and maintenance work on automation equipment.
  • Performs maintenance, set-up and PM on automation equipment in Thermoforming and Extrusion.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment related processing issues.
  • On-call as needed by department and able to be flexible with schedule as needed.
  • Must possess the ability to work in tight spaces and on ladders/platforms

Qualifications:
  • Analytical, problem solving, and strong electrical and PLC programming,technical skills including mechanical.
  • Strong skills in customer service, interpersonal, oral communication, written communications, teamwork, judgment, motivation, planning, organizing, professionalism, quality, quantity, safety, adaptability, attendance, punctuality, dependability, initiative, innovation.
  • HS Diploma or Equivalency, preferred associate's degree.
  • 5 + years automation technician experience within Thermoforming and Extrusion industry.

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Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us
Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen

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