Electrical Controls Technician

Plastipak Packaging; Jackson Center (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3rd shift schedule

Advancement opportunities

Hands-on PLC/robotics training

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging in Jackson Center, Ohio, seeks an Electrical Engineering Support Technician to keep production running safely by supporting plant electrical systems, troubleshooting automation, and improving equipment performance. The role is on 3rd shift, Monday–Friday, with a focus on night-shift reliability and hands-on problem solving.

You will work with PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and robotics, coordinating with Maintenance and Technical Leaders to prioritize tasks, implement

Qualifications

• Three years of PLC and HMI programming experience.
• Proficiency with electrical controls troubleshooting and plant electrical systems.
• Experience with automation hardware and integration processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical controls support and troubleshooting for production equipment, power supplies, and distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs and HMIs to keep night shift operations running smoothly.
• Coordinate night shift Technical Support activities with Maintenance and Technical Leaders.

Skills

PLC & HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems knowledge

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View ME

Motion control

VFD technologies

Cognex vision systems

Yaskawa robots

FANUC robots

Ethernet networking

Job description

As an Electrical Engineering Support Technician, you'll help keep production running safely and efficiently by supporting plant electrical systems, troubleshooting automation, and improving equipment performance.

Shift: 3rd Shift, Monday-Friday

We Offer

• Set Schedule: Work 3rd shift, Monday-Friday.
• Advancement: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice!
• Skill Development: Expand your technical skills through hands-on work with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and plant automation- plus continued training and certification opportunities.

You Will

• Provide electrical controls support and troubleshooting for production equipment, equipment power supplies, and plant electrical distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot and support PLC programs and HMIs to keep night shift operations running efficiently.
• Support and help coordinate night shift Technical Support activities, working with Maintenance and Technical Leaders to prioritize equipment issues and daily tasks.
• Identify the root causes of equipment breakdowns, coordinate resources to make repairs, and verify that corrective actions resolve the problem.
• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and improve vision control systems.
• Modify equipment programs for engineering changes and performance improvements, and maintain current program backups for machinery and automation.
• Recommend improvements to equipment reliability, production efficiency, and product quality.
• Participate in equipment safety reviews and risk assessments, and help train manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.

You Have

• Ability to work 3rd shift, Monday-Friday.
• A minimum of three years of PLC and HMI programming experience.
• Proficiency with Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View ME, motion control, and variable frequency drive (VFD) technologies.
• Proficiency with Cognex vision systems.
• Experience with Yaskawa and FANUC robots and Ethernet networking.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across production, maintenance, and technical teams.
• Knowledge of Pressco vision systems and MiR autonomous robots is a plus.
• Mechanical skills are a plus.
• Ability to frequently lift and move up to 55 pounds, with or without 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

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