3rd-Shift Electrical Controls Tech: PLC & Vision Systems

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Jackson (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. in Jackson Center, OH seeks an Electrical Controls Technician to support production by maintaining electrical systems, troubleshooting automation, and improving equipment performance on the 3rd shift (Mon–Fri).

The role involves PLC/HMI programming, vision systems such as Cognex, and robotics (Yaskawa, FANUC), plus opportunities for certification and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years PLC and HMI programming experience.
• Proficiency with Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View ME, motion control and VFDs.
• Experience with Cognex vision systems and robotics (Yaskawa, FANUC).

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical controls support and troubleshooting for production equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs and HMIs to keep night shift running smoothly.
• Coordinate night shift technical tasks with Maintenance and Technical Leaders.
• Identify root causes of equipment breakdowns and coordinate repairs.
• Design, troubleshoot, and improve vision control systems.
• Modify equipment programs for engineering changes and backups.
• Participate in safety reviews and train maintenance personnel.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View ME

Motion control

VFD technologies

Cognex vision

Yaskawa robots

FANUC robots

Ethernet networking

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Mechanical skills

Tools

Pressco vision

MiR robots

Job description

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. in Jackson Center, OH seeks an Electrical Controls Technician to support production by maintaining electrical systems, troubleshooting automation, and improving equipment performance on the 3rd shift (Mon–Fri).

The role involves PLC/HMI programming, vision systems such as Cognex, and robotics (Yaskawa, FANUC), plus opportunities for certification and career advancement.