Night Shift Controls Technician – PLC & Robotics

Plastipak; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-hour shifts

Rotating schedule

Location off I-72 & I-57

Promote-from-within

PTO 18 days

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking a Controls Technician to maintain and repair electrical, robotic and automated equipment in a food-grade, climate-controlled facility. You will program Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI’s and vision systems while applying a disciplined approach to troubleshooting and MTBF improvements.

Night shift work from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM with a rotating 3-2-2-3 schedule, eligible for premium pay and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of one year of electrical experience (paid or unpaid).
• Minimum of one year of PLC or ladder logic programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Use knowledge of RS Logix 500/5000, networking, HMI and robotics to repair and maintain machinery and equipment including conveyors, motors and vision systems.
• Program Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs and vision systems; troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Engineer MTBF improvements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Grow skills through training and on‑the‑job experiences.

Skills

RS Logix 500

RS Logix 5000

PLC programming

Ladder logic programming

Robotics

Education

Associate’s Degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI

Vision Systems

Networking

FANUC robots

Job description

Plastipak is seeking a Controls Technician to maintain and repair electrical, robotic and automated equipment in a food-grade, climate-controlled facility. You will program Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI’s and vision systems while applying a disciplined approach to troubleshooting and MTBF improvements.

Night shift work from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM with a rotating 3-2-2-3 schedule, eligible for premium pay and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and paid time off.