Pactiv Evergreen Inc.

Automation Controls Tech

Job Locations US-GA-Conyers
ID
2024-24714
Category
Engineering
Position Type
Full Time
Pay Type
Salaried

Overview

Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.

 

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

Responsibilities

Position Overview:

 

Automation Technicians are the front-line responders to solve maintenance problems that occur

throughout the plant requiring troubleshooting, analyzing, problem solving, and implementation of plans

and solutions; duties and tasks are performed on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotic,

and automated production equipment to meet all operational goals and objectives.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Electrical duties:

· Performing all major and minor electrical repairs including 480V 3-phase motor

repairs/installation, motor starter circuit repairs, VFD drives, photo-optic sensing devices, proximity

switches, e-stop circuitry, and group fault detection in accordance to the guidelines established by

Pactiv’s “Electrical Safety Program”, read and interpret schematics and basic electrical symbol

identification, understand electrical theory including basic OHMS-law application, AC/DC drives,

PLC, basic motor control circuits

· Troubleshoot maintenance problems that occur throughout the plant with a major emphasis on

electrical problems, to include A.C.(Alternating Current) and D.C. (Direct Current) drives, PLC

(programmable logic controllers) as well as basic motor control circuits.

· Maintenance and repair of all mechanical, electrical, and electronic components of automation

equipment

· Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance work on automation equipment in a

manufacturing/production environment.

· Perform maintenance, set-up, and PM on automation equipment within the facility.

· On-call as needed by department and able to be flexible with schedule as needed.

· Use standard and metric hand tools to complete tasks and duties as required.

· Mechanical duties:

· Clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment when needed, examine mechanical

equipment to diagnose and repair problems, disassemble, repair/replace, and maintain machinery

and mechanical equipment/devices including motors, conveyors, pumps, belts, chains, etc., read

mechanical prints and technical data during installation and repair of equipment, read, and

interpret PI&D drawings.

· May assist with the training of other employees.

· Utilize mandatory safety equipment; executes duties in a safe and efficient manner; adhere to all

safety rules and regulations.

· Assists maintenance and production staff as needed.

· Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

Skills and Competencies

Hard Skills:

· Must possess the ability to work in tight spaces and on ladders/platforms.

· Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting robotics/automation

· Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, gearboxes, belts/pulleys, chains, and sprockets

· Full term of experience must include working knowledge of electrical and electronic theory, ability to read schematics (electrical, mechanical/piping), P&ID diagrams, and blueprints.

 

Soft Skills:

· Strong problem-solving skills with a solutions-oriented mindset and innovative, creative, critical thinking

· Strong work ethic with a high sense of urgency, leadership qualities, strong teamwork mentality, independent self-starter

· Leadership skills, high integrity, good judgement, professional, ownership, safety

· Strong interpersonal skills in customer service, oral communication, written communications

· Teamwork, planning, organizing, quality, quantity

· Adaptability and flexibility

· Attendance, punctuality, dependability

 

Competencies:

· Electrical: AC/DC Electrical competency; up to 480-volt AC and 90 volt DC. Experience with motors and drives; both AC and DC. Ability to read and understand electrical schematics. Experience with all types of switches and sensors, including high speed counters. Ability to read wiring diagrams, use multimeters, need manual skills as well as programs, logics, editing/troubleshooting program and motor controls, 3 phase circuits.

· Electronic: PLC Experience with Allen Bradley and GE-Fanuc PLCs, AC and DC I/O cards, high speed counter cards, stepper motor control cards and operator interface controls (Horner, TCP and Allen Bradley). Knowledge of ladder logic, program sequencing, and PC diagnostic tools. Ability to troubleshoot PLC and control interface problems, including program downloads.

· Mechanical: Experience with power transmission systems including gear reducers, roller chain systems, and conveyors. Experience with pneumatic systems including solenoid valves and motion controls.

· Computers: Understanding of the operation of a Personal Computer and peripheral equipment. Experience with Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access) or equivalent. Integrated Operation System (ERP).

 

Education and/or Experience Requirements (Qualifications)

· 5+ years automation technician experience within industry.

· Strong technical skills including mechanical, electrical, and electronic/PLC programming in a manufacturing/production environment.

· HS Diploma or equivalent; Associate degree in related field preferred.

· Must have a strong manufacturing background with demonstrated in depth troubleshooting abilities as well as a high mechanical and electrical aptitude.

 

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