Automation Technician; BP

Overview

Pactiv Evergreen is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

* THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Automation Technician - HIRING IMMEDIATELY - Bedford Park, IL

Automation Technician Shift: 12 Hour Rotating Days Shift 7:00 AM- 7:00 PM

Compensation:

• Hourly rate per hour $35.55-$42.64
• Paid Weekly
• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family
• Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity*

Benefits:

• Medical (Comprehensive PPO, two HRA Plans and an HSA plan)
• Dental (basic and comprehensive coverage)
• Vision (basic and premier coverage)
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401K with a 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100 % vesting in all company provided funds immediately)
• New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
• Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
• Livongo diabetes program
• Corporate discounts

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Summary: Automation Technicians are the front line “reactive” responders to solve maintenance problems that occur throughout the plant requiring troubleshooting, analyzing, problem solving, and implementation of plans and solutions; duties and tasks are performed on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotic, and automated production equipment to meet all operational goals and objectives.

Job Duties:

• Maintenance and repair of all mechanical, electrical, and electronic components of automation equipment
• Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance work on automation equipment in a manufacturing/production environment
• Perform maintenance, set-up, and PM on automation equipment in Injection Molding department
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment related processing issues
• On-call as needed by department and able to be flexible with schedule as needed
• Use standard and metric hand tools to complete tasks and duties
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems that occur throughout the plant with a major emphasis on electrical problems, to include A.C.(Alternating Current) and D.C. (Direct Current) drives, PLC (programmable logic controllers) as well as basic motor control circuits.
• Electrical duties: performing all major and minor electrical repairs including 480V 3-phase motor repairs/installation, motor starter circuit repairs, VFD drives, photo-optic sensing devices, proximity switches, e-stop circuitry, and group fault detection in accordance to the guidelines established by Pactiv’s “Electrical Safety Program”, read and interpret schematics and basic electrical symbol identification, understand electrical theory including basic OHMS-law application, AC/DC drives, PLC, basic motor control circuits
• Mechanical duties: clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment when needed, examine mechanical equipment to diagnose and repair problems, disassemble, repair/replace, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment/devices including motors, conveyors, pumps, belts, chains, etc., read mechanical prints and technical data during installation and repair of equipment, read and interpret PI&D drawings
• May assist with the training of other employees
• Utilize mandatory safety equipment; executes duties in a safe and efficient manner; adhere to all safety rules and regulations
• Assists maintenance and production staff as needed
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Summary
: must have 5+ years of directly related experience and a solid understanding of all related equipment, processes, and controls. You must have a strong manufacturing background with demonstrated in depth troubleshooting abilities as well as a high mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Hard Skills:

• 5+ years automation technician experience within plastics industry; experience within Injection Molding industry highly preferred
• Strong technical skills including mechanical, electrical, and electronic/PLC programming in a manufacturing/production environment
• HS Diploma or equivalent;
  Associates Degree in related field preferred
• Must possess the ability to work in tight spaces and on ladders/platforms
• Strong…