Controls Technician

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Illinois; On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc is looking for a Controls Technician to join their team in Illinois. In this role, you will repair and maintain machinery, program PLCs and other systems, and contribute to engineering improvements.

The position offers a night shift from 6:45pm to 7:15am with a pay range of $25.00 to $30.00 per hour, plus a shift differential. Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of electrical experience, gained through paid or unpaid work and education.
• Minimum of one year of PLC or Ladder Logic programming experience.
• Physical ability to lift and move up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Program Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and networking.
• Engineer MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) improvements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Ladder Logic programming

Electrical experience

Experience with FANUC robots

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Controls Technician

Join Plastipak as a Controls Technician in a safe and supportive work environment. You will use your knowledge of RS Logix 500, RS Logix 5000, and computer networking to repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as electric motors, pneumatic and conveyor systems, vision systems, production equipment, and plant support machines. You will also program Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and networking, and engineer MTBF improvements.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Program Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and networking.
• Engineer MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) improvements.
• Grow your knowledge and skills through a wide variety of training and on‑the‑job experiences.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Minimum of one year of electrical experience, gained through paid or unpaid work and education.
• Minimum of one year of PLC or Ladder Logic programming experience.
• Experience with FANUC robots highly preferred.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and problem‑solve.
• Physical ability to lift and move up to 75 pounds.

Schedule and Compensation

Night shift (6:45pm–7:15am) on a 3 days on / 2 days off / 2 days on / 3 days off cycle. Pay range is $25.00–$30.00 per hour with a $1.00 per hour shift differential for night shift.

Benefits

• 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
• Paid Time Off – 80 hours in the first year with 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

EEO Statement

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer.