Industrial Automation Controls Technician

Novolex Corporate • Canandaigua, NY

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About The Position

Step Into the Heart of Automation Picture your day beginning on a bustling production floor where packaging solutions for foodservice, retail, and industrial customers come to life. As our Industrial Automation Controls Technician, you keep sophisticated equipment humming—calibrating instruments, diving into PLC logic, and coaching teammates through complex challenges so orders ship on time and safely. About Novolex Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging serving foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial markets. Our expertise spans resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more—delivering 120 product categories across 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs. Built on Sustainability Our sustainability vision rests on three pillars—products, operations, and people. These pillars guide our initiatives and long-term goals, shaping how we innovate, run our facilities, and invest in our team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; apprenticeship or equivalent training required.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience with significant automation and controls exposure.
• Fluency with Microsoft applications, Outlook, SAP.
• Knowledge of OSHA Electrical Standards and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Expert troubleshooting mindset; decisive under deadlines; strong communication; self-driven and collaborative.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in maintenance or industrial technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion a zero-incident EHS culture; support incident investigations, correct unsafe conditions immediately, and turn near-misses into learning moments.
• Monitor, adjust, calibrate, and repair manufacturing equipment, instruments, and fixtures.
• Own in-depth troubleshooting for PLCs, HMIs, motors, and drives—Allen Bradley is required—plus proficiency with at least one other platform (e.g., Mitsubishi, Schneider, GE, Opto 22).
• Read and modify PLC ladder logic and perform electrical/electronic installations, including drive systems and controller programming.
• Apply working knowledge of AC vector and servo drive technology.
• Diagnose circuitry and electromechanical concepts (AC/DC, sinking/sourcing, analog, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and maintain Fanuc robotic systems (palletizers, case erectors, pick-and-place).
• Leverage fundamentals of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, and basic PC components.
• Interpret drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and specifications; familiarity with CAD tools (AutoCAD, Visio, etc.).
• Stay current with state-of-the-art automation and control methods.
• Use PDCA and other problem-solving approaches to get to root cause and prevent recurrence.
• Provide higher-level technical assistance to shift electricians and train colleagues at all levels.
• Oversee contractors to reduce both planned and unplanned downtime.
• Maintain procedures, manuals, and as-built documentation for equipment and processes.
• Work flexible hours as needed, including potential weekends, holidays, and call-ins.

Benefits

• Benefits include a 401(k) with company match; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; paid vacation and sick time; paid parental leave; paid holidays; and a wellness program.
• Safety and well-being come first. We offer competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage along with robust resources for mental, physical, and financial health. Specific programs may vary by location.
• Advance your career through MyLearning: company and industry curricula, a Learning Management System for skills at every level, and Tuition Reimbursement (Non-Union) for formal education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED