Electrical Technician – PLC/Automation & Vision Systems

Plastipak Packaging; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging is seeking an Electrical Technician to maintain and optimize electrical and electronic systems across our plant operations. You will diagnose complex issues in automated equipment, install upgrades, and assist with power distribution projects, working with PLCs, HMIs, vision systems and servo drives on multiple platforms.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, plus strong SAP/ERP skills and NEC

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Trade School or related field.
• 3–5 years of related experience in manufacturing or industrial electrical maintenance.
• Proficient reading, writing, math and computer skills (including SAP or equivalent systems).
• Intermediate to advanced electrical aptitude with troubleshooting PLC, HMI, servo, and vision systems.
• Able to read electrical schematics, blueprints and ladder logic.
• Knowledge of NEC and electrical safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of electrical/electronic systems and equipment.
• Support plant operations and engineering in configuring and optimizing electrical control systems.
• Diagnose complex issues in automated systems and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in equipment installations, upgrades and power distribution projects.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical control systems

HMI/vision systems

Ladder logic reading

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering/Electrical Technology/Mechatronics

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Plastipak Packaging is seeking an Electrical Technician to maintain and optimize electrical and electronic systems across our plant operations. You will diagnose complex issues in automated equipment, install upgrades, and assist with power distribution projects, working with PLCs, HMIs, vision systems and servo drives on multiple platforms.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, plus strong SAP/ERP skills and NEC