Automation Helper

Join an industry leader and innovator looking for people who want to make a difference. Hoffer Plastics provides full training, extensive benefits, pay premiums for night shifts, and unlimited career potential.

About the role

Be introduced to the design, development, and implementation of automation solutions. Learn the process of programming, repairing, and maintaining all automated machinery and auxiliary equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all machinery located at the press or in the Assembly department used in second operations.
• Support the Automation department with running errands to vendors/repair shops and effectively communicate with outside vendors.
• Observe, assist, and learn the basic operation of automation machinery.
• Organize and manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment.
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner; general housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Observe safety rules and wear prescribed protective clothing or items.
• Perform other related duties/functions as assigned.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating professionally with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• 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 Requirements

• Work in a clean manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels; spend significant time moving around the manufacturing floor.
• Stand and/or walk constantly during the shift.
• Lift up to fifty-five pounds (55 lbs).
• Perform bending, stooping, twisting, balancing, kneeling, and crouching regularly.
• Push and pull items.
• Ascend/descend and work atop molding machines, assembly equipment, ladders, and aerial lift equipment.
• Occasionally work in small, cramped spaces.
• Wear appropriate PPE, including fire-retardant apparel.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or a 2-year technical degree.
• Experience troubleshooting and improving Electrical Control, Vision Systems, PLC Systems, Robotics, and continuous motion systems strongly preferred.
• Machining background in Mill and Lathe preferred.
• Mechanical comprehension and ability to read blueprints preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret prints and diagrams preferred.
• Strong general computer skills, including CAD (SolidWorks and/or ProE) preferred.

Pay

Starting pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour (based on experience).

Benefits

• Medical (PPO Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Vision (VSP)
• Dental (PPO Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• 401K with Hoffer Plastics matching 0.50 per $1.00 contributed each payroll period, up to 6%.
• Paid Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 2 weeks paid vacation, up to 5 days of paid leave.
• 9 paid holidays
• Reimbursements (Tuition, Prescription Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoes, and Fitness)