Controls Technician

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off (18 days/year)

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Company Holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc in Champaign, IL is seeking a Controls Technician to repair and maintain electrical and automation systems on 12-hour night shifts in a climate-controlled facility. You will program Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems, troubleshoot issues, and work on MTBF improvements while growing through training.

A.A./A.S. degree is preferred; at least one year of electrical experience and PLC/Ladder logic programming required; FANUC robotics experience preferred; night

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; equivalent accepted.
• Minimum one year electrical experience.
• Minimum one year PLC or Ladder Logic programming.
• FANUC robots experience is highly preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery and electrical/automation equipment.
• Program Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and Vision Systems; handle networking tasks.
• Engineer MTBF improvements and contribute to equipment reliability.
• Engage in on-the-job training and skill development.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical experience

PLC programming

Robotics experience

Education

Associate's degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI

Vision Systems

Networking

Job description

## Controls TechnicianApplylocations: Plastipak - Champaign, ILtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ23992Looking for a job opportunity with a future in a safe & supportive work environment? Do you care about keeping your skills sharp? If you are ready to take your skills to the next level in a high-growth industry with exceptional job security and potential for advancement, join Plastipak as a Controls Technician.**We Offer*** Set Schedules: We offer 12-hour shifts & a unique rotating standard schedule!* Convenience: Our food-grade clean & climate-controlled facility is located right off I-72 & I-57!* Advancement: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice!* Premium pay & benefits, including 18 days of paid time off a year!**You Will*** Use your knowledge of RS Logix 500, 5000, computer networking, HMI and robotics to repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as electric, motor, pneumatic, conveyor systems, vision systems, production equipment and plant support machines* Program Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI's, Vision Systems and networking* Engineer MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) improvements* Grow your knowledge and skills through a wide-variety of training & on-the-job experiences**You Have*** Ability to work Night Shift (6:45pm-7:15am) on schedule cycle of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, repeat* Associate's Degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent is strongly preferred* Minimum of one year of electrical experience. This can be experience gained through paid or unpaid work & education* Minimum of one year of PLC or Ladder Logic Programming* Experience with FANUC robots is highly preferred* Strong ability to troubleshoot & problem solve* Physical requirement includes ability to lift & move up to 75 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation**You'll Earn*** $25.00 - $30.00 per hour* Night shift includes a shift differential of $1.00 per hourAs a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:* Wellness Programs* Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision* EAP, Employee Assistance Program* Life Insurance* Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance* Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term* Accidental Insurance* Critical Illness Insurance* Hospital Indemnity Insurance* 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature* Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases* Paid Company Holidays* Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account* Caregiving via Care.com* Pet Insurance* Tuition Assistance Program* Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program* Travel Assistance* Employee Discount Programs### *\*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements*Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIn order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.