Controls Technician: PLCs, HMI & Robotics

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Newark (OH); 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

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.