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Automation Engineer 1st Shift (Starting $26.25-$32.75 )

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Join an industry leader and innovator looking for people who want to make a difference.

Hoffer Plastics is hiring for "Automation Engineer" Programs, repairs and maintains all automated machinery and auxiliary equipment.


Play a key role in producing plastic components that make everyday life possible, from transportation to food packaging to healthcare.


$1,000 sign on bonus

Starting Pay $26.25 - $32.75 (based on experience)

1st Shift Hours are 7:00am - 4:00pm

** Hoffer provides full training, extensive benefits, pay premiums for night shifts, and unlimited career potential. ****

Responsibilities:

  • All automated devices used for the purpose of runner removal, part handling, separation or packing.
  • All machinery located at the press or in the Assembly department used in secondary operations
  • All auxiliary equipment
  • Diagnose trouble, disassemble, and determine extent of repairs necessary.
  • Problem analysis and problem resolution skills
  • The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
  • Make up repair parts, replace defective components.
  • Perform necessary welding and sheet metal operations involved in repairing equipment.
  • Operate lathe, vertical mill, drill press and grinders as required.
  • Occasionally direct an assigned helper.
  • Maintain work area in neat and orderly manner
  • 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

PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent will:

  • Working 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.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 year technical degree in related field
  • 5 years of PLC programming experience with systems such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.
  • Experience troubleshooting and improving Electrical Control, Vision System, PLC Systems, Robotics and continuous motion systems strongly .
  • Mechanical comprehension as well as strong understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical applications and blueprints
  • Must be able to read and interpret prints and diagrams
  • Strong general computer skills including CAD (Solidworks and/or ProE)

Benefits:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental and VSP Vision Insurance
  • Hoffer Plastics matches .50 per $1.00 dollar contributed each payroll period up to 6% plus a Safe Harbor contribution of an amount equal to 3% of employee's annual eligible earnings
  • Paid Life Insurance in the amount of 1.5 times basic annual salary
  • Short term and Long-term
  • 2 Weeks Paid Vacation and up to 5 Days of Illinois Paid Leave.
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Reimbursements (Tuition, Prescription Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoe, and Fitness)

Join an established, growing third U.S. company that goes "All In" for people, plastics and purpose.

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

www.hofferplastics.com

Hoffer Plastics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , or veteran status.

Automation Engineer 1st Shift (Starting $26.25-$32.75 )

South Elgin, IL
Full time

Published on 07/14/2025

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