Automation Helper

Job Description

Job Description

NOW HIRING: Automation Helper

Hoffer Plastics Corporation

Starting Pay: $20.00–$25.00/hr (based on experience)

Want to be part of something special? We're filling important jobs!

Join an industry leader and innovator looking for people who want to make a difference. If you're studying engineering or a technical field and want hands-on experience with automation, we want to meet you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Learn automation: Get introduced to the design, development and implementation of automation solutions
• Build real skills: Learn programming, repair and maintenance of automated machinery and equipment
• Tuition reimbursement: A great fit while you work toward your degree
• Great benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match and more
• Room to grow: Unlimited career potential
• Stability: An established, growing third-generation U.S. company

The Role

As an Automation Helper, you'll be introduced to the design, development and implementation of automation solutions. You'll learn the process of programming, repairing and maintaining all automated machinery and auxiliary equipment as required, including all machinery at the press or in the Assembly department used in second operations.

What you'll do:

• Observe, assist and learn the basic operation of automation machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment.
• Assist the Automation department by running errands to vendors, repair shops, etc., and communicate effectively with outside vendors.
• Organize and manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area and perform general housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Follow safety rules and wear prescribed protective clothing or items.

All team members shall:

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a way that helps 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.

This job description does not contain every function or responsibility that may be required in the performance of this job. All team members are required to perform other related duties and functions as assigned.

What You Bring

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field or a 2-year technical degree.
• Experience troubleshooting and improving electrical controls, vision systems, PLC systems, robotics and continuous motion systems strongly preferred.
• Machining background in mill and lathe preferred.
• Mechanical comprehension preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret prints, blueprints and diagrams preferred.
• Strong general computer skills, including CAD (SolidWorks and/or ProE), preferred.

Benefits

• Medical: PPO Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental: PPO Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Vision: VSP
• 401(k): Hoffer Plastics matches $0.50 per $1.00 contributed each payroll period, up to 6%
• Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Time Off: 2 weeks paid vacation, up to 5 days of paid leave, and 9 paid holidays
• Reimbursements: tuition, prescription safety glasses, steel toe shoes, and fitness

Physical Requirements

• Work in a clean manufacturing environment that may include moderate noise levels, with a significant amount of time moving around the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to stand and/or walk constantly during the shift.
• Lift up to 55 lbs.
• Bending, stooping, twisting, balancing, kneeling and crouching are involved in regular duties.
• Ability to push and pull items.
• Ability to climb up and down, work on top of and move across 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.

Ready to go "All In" for people, plastics and purpose?

Hoffer Plastics Corporation: There's a part of us in Every Piece.

Hoffer Plastics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.