Controls Technician

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Newark, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Dependent Care FSA

Care.com Benefit

Pet Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Scholarship Program

Travel Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc in Newark, OH is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to maintain and repair plant machinery. You will program Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree and at least 5 years of experience, with 3 years in PLC programming and ladder logic. The role offers comprehensive benefits and stability within a growing industry.

Qualifications

• Associate degree strongly preferred; equivalent experience acceptable.
• Minimum of 5 years electrical and mechanical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years PLC programming with ladder logic troubleshooting.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 75 pounds with/without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery and equipment, motors, conveyors, and robotics.
• Program Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems; network components.
• Engineer MTBF improvements and optimize production equipment performance.

Skills

RSLogix 500/5000

PLC Programming

Ladder Logic

Robotics

HMI Systems

Electrical Skills

Troubleshooting

Networking

Education

Associate degree (A.A./A.S.)

Job description

## Controls TechnicianApply: Plastipak - Newark, OH: Full time: Posted Today: REQ24588Looking 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 accommodationAs 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 Employer