Controls Technician

Plastipak; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our Newark, OH facility. You will repair and maintain electrical and mechanical systems, program Allen-Bradley PLCs, and optimize equipment performance to reduce MTBF.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of motors, conveyors, robotics, HMIs, and networking. Ideal candidates have an associate degree or equivalent, at least 5 years of electrical and mechanical experience, PLC programming skills, and the ability to lift up

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 5 years electrical and mechanical experience
• Minimum 3 years PLC programming and ladder logic troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems
• Program Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems
• Engineer MTBF improvements

Skills

RSLogix 500/5000

Networking

HMI

Robotics

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI software

Job description

Looking 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!

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 motors, pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, vision systems, production equipment, and plant support machines
• Program Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, Vision Systems, and networking
• Engineer MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) improvements

You Have

• Associate's Degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of electrical and mechanical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of PLC programming and troubleshooting ladder logic
• Strong ability to troubleshoot & problem solve
• Physical requirement includes the ability to lift & move up to 75 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation

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 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 Employer