Industrial Controls & Instrumentation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Power uptime. Reduce waste. Advance sustainability.

Novolex builds packaging that moves the world—from restaurants and delivery to processors, retailers, grocers, and industrial partners. Our 120 product categories and 250 brands span resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more. Sustainability is embedded in our products, our operations, and our people—the three pillars that guide every decision we make.

Keep our automated lines reliable and safe while elevating capability across the plant. You’ll be the go‑to expert for controls, drives, and instrumentation—improving processes, mentoring teammates, and hardening systems against repeat failures.

• Lead by example on EHS: act immediately on unsafe conditions/behaviors, participate in root‑cause investigations, and turn lessons learned into prevention.
• Calibrate, adjust, and repair production equipment and instruments to maintain peak performance.
• Diagnose complex issues across PLCs/HMIs/motor drives; Allen‑Bradley expertise is required along with proficiency in at least one other platform (Mitsubishi, Schneider, GE, Opto, etc.).
• Modify and verify ladder logic to implement improvements and corrective actions.
• Install and upgrade electrical/electronic systems, including drives and programmable controllers.
• Apply AC vector and servo drive knowledge for commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Work confidently with AC/DC circuits and sinking/sourcing I/O; leverage basic hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical concepts, and foundational PC hardware know‑how.
• Read and maintain drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and specifications; utilize CAD tools (e.g., AutoCad, Vizio).
• Stay on top of emerging automation/control technologies and best practices.
• Use PDCA and other CI methods to reach true root cause and implement durable solutions.
• Serve as senior technical support for shift electricians; deliver training to all levels of the organization.
• Direct contractors effectively to minimize planned and unplanned downtime.
• Own technical procedures, manuals, and drawing control, including accurate as‑built records for equipment and process changes.
• Flex your schedule when needed—occasionally on weekends/holidays and for call‑ins.

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus an apprenticeship or similar training (required).
• Associate’s degree in maintenance or industrial technology (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance with deep automation/controls exposure.
• Comfort with Microsoft applications, Outlook, SAP, etc.
• Knowledge of OSHA Electrical Standards and NEC.
• Analytical, systematic troubleshooter with strong logic for root‑cause resolution.
• Self‑motivated, communicates clearly, and makes sound decisions under deadlines.
• Team‑oriented and collaborative.

Expect competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage plus a wide range of resources that bolster mental, physical, and financial well‑being. Specific offerings may differ by location.

Through our Focused Giving Program, we prioritize partners that champion sustainability or tackle food insecurity—and we empower each facility to support local initiatives where our employees live and work.

Advance your craft through MyLearning: company and industry curricula, a robust Learning Management System for all levels, and Tuition Reimbursement (Non‑Union) for formal education.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact
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• Troubleshooting Skills
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment