Electrical Technician/Controls Technician

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the packaging industry is seeking an Electrical Technician for its Westland, MI facility. The technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining production machinery, contributing to system improvements, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contribution

Paid Time Off - 80 hours in the first year

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent required.
• Technically oriented with Windows-based computer skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot breakdowns of industrial packaging production machines.
• Design and install controls upgrades for obsolete PLCs.
• Complete continuous improvement projects to meet production needs.

Skills

Industrial controls system troubleshooting

Leadership and team building skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell Software RSlogix 5/500/5000

Siemens Step 7

Job description

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Electrical Technician/Controls Technician

Apply locations Plastipak - Westland, MI time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id REQ20270

The Electrical Technician troubleshoots, repairs and maintains production machinery in a 24/7 high speed manufacturing facility.You will research, test and analyze ideas for possible system and process improvements. Success in this role will be demonstrated by meeting safety and quality standard while reducing waste and increasing productivity.The Electrical Technician reports to the E-Tech Reliability Leader.

We Offer

• Set Schedules. Enjoy 8 or 10 hour shifts!

• Opportunity: Our business is growing and we prioritize promotion from within!

• Convenience: We are located right off Ford Road!

• Premium pay & benefits, including 18 days of paid time off a year!

You Will

• Share responsibility of on-call technical support on rotating schedule

• Troubleshoot breakdowns of industrial packaging production machines not limited to Blowmolders, Conveyors, Injection Molding machines, labelers, baggers and palletizers

• Complete continuous improvement projects to meet production and customer needs

• Perform electrical maintenance including screw tightening, wire tracing, amperage readings and infrared scans. Update missing documentation in AutoCAD

• Design and install controls upgrades for obsolete PLC’s with Allen Bradley Micrologix, Compactlogix and Contrologix using RS 500 and 5000 software

• Design and install safety controls upgrades to protect workers and machines that meet or exceed industry requirements

• Follow and promote Plastipak’s core values

• Complete required safety and electrical troubleshooting training

• Manage projects, work with vendors and purchasing to requisition parts

• Communicate with the E-Tech team and various departments

You Have

• Associate's Degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

• Technically oriented

• Windows based computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)

• Industrial controls system troubleshooting

• Variable frequency drive experience

• Rockwell Software RSlogix 5/500/5000, Factorytalk View Studio, Siemens Step 7

• AutoCAD

• Strong decision making skills with limited information

• Able to multitask in a fast paced environment

• Leadership and team building skills

• Organized

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Proactive and self-motivated

• High level of personal integrity

As 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

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