Automation Helper

Job Description

Job Description

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.Hoffer Plastics is hiring for "Automation Helper ".Starting Pay $20.00 - $25.00 (based on experience)  ** Hoffer provides full training, extensive benefits, pay premiums for night shifts, and unlimited career potential. **** Be introduced to the design, develop and implementation of Automation solutions. Learn the process of programming, repairing and maintaining all automated machinery and auxiliary equipment as required.  RESPONSIBILITIESAll machinery located at the press or in the Assembly department used in second operationsAssist the Automation department with running errands to vendors / repair shops etc. Must be able to effectively communicate to outside vendors.Observe, assist and learn the basic operation of automation machinery.The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities with attention to detailPreform preventive maintenance on all assigned equipmentMaintain work area in neat and orderly manner. General housekeeping duties as assigned.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  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWorking 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.   QUALIFICATIONSPursuing Bachelor's Degree in a related field or a 2-year technical degreeExperience troubleshooting and improving Electrical Control, Vision System, PLC Systems, Robotics and continuous motion systems strongly preferred.Machining background in Mill and Lathe preferredMechanical comprehension preferred blueprints Ability to read and interpret prints and diagrams preferredStrong general computer skills including CAD (Solidworks and/or ProE) preferred Benefits:Medical (PPO Blue Cross Blue Shield)Vision (VSP)Dental (PPO Blue Cross Blue Shield)401K, Hoffer Plastics matches .50 per $1.00 dollar contributed each payroll period up to 6%.Paid Life InsuranceShort term and Long-term Disability2 Weeks Paid Vacation, up to 5 Days of Paid Leave.9 Paid HolidaysReimbursements (Tuition, Prescription Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoe, and Fitness)Join an established, growing third generation U.S. company that goes "All In" for people, plastics and purpose.Hoffer Plastics Corporation: There's a part of us in Every Piece.