Controls Technician

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc in Medina, OH is seeking an electrical maintenance technician to repair and maintain industrial machinery, including conveyors, motors, pneumatics, and vision systems. Proficiency with RSLogix and Allen-Bradley PLCs is a plus.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, MTBF improvements, and a Monday–Friday day shift. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of electrical experience and an AA/AS or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of electrical experience in an industrial setting with control systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues quickly.
• Preferred: Associate degree or equivalent in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment, including motors, pneumatics, conveyors, and vision systems.
• Edit and review programming for PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and networking.
• Engineer MTBF improvements to reduce downtime.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Electrical knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Electrical/related field

Tools

RSLogix 500/5000

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI

Vision systems

Networking basics

Job description

Responsibilities

• Use your knowledge of RS Logix 500 and 5000, computer networking, HMI, and robotics to repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, such as electric motors, pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, vision systems, production equipment, and plant support machines.
• Edit and review programming using Allen‑Bradley PLCs, HMIs, Vision Systems, and networking.
• Engineer MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) improvements.

Qualifications

• Ability to work day shift, Monday to Friday, 7 AM – 3 PM.
• Associate's Degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years electrical experience in an industrial setting with control systems.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and problem‑solve.
• Physical requirement: able to lift and move up to 75 pounds.

Benefits

• Premium pay & benefits
• Advancement through promotion from within
• 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
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing
• 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 may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer.