Night-Shift Controls Technician: PLCs, HMI & Robotics

Plastipak; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking a Controls Technician for the night shift to repair and program electrical and automated systems in a food-grade, climate-controlled facility. You will work with RS Logix 500/5000, Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and robotics to keep lines running efficiently.

The role offers a rotating schedule, shift differential, and strong internal promotion opportunities, with comprehensive benefits and career growth within Plastipak’s high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• experience with PLC programming and ladder logic.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery and equipment using PLCs, HMIs, and robotics.
• Program Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems; handle networking tasks.
• Engineer MTBF improvements to reduce downtime.
• Participate in training and on-the-job experiences to grow skills.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Robotics

Networking

HMI systems

Education

Associate's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

RSLogix 500/5000

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI software

Vision systems

Fanuc robots

Job description

Plastipak is seeking a Controls Technician for the night shift to repair and program electrical and automated systems in a food-grade, climate-controlled facility. You will work with RS Logix 500/5000, Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and robotics to keep lines running efficiently.

The role offers a rotating schedule, shift differential, and strong internal promotion opportunities, with comprehensive benefits and career growth within Plastipak’s high-growth environment.