Night-Shift Controls Technician: PLCs, HMI & Robotics

Plastipak Packaging, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Health insurance

EAP

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Company holidays

Tuition assistance

Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program

Travel assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. is hiring a Controls Technician to repair and program PLCs, HMIs and vision systems in our clean, climate-controlled facility. This role includes night shifts on a rotating schedule with a $1 shift differential and extensive training opportunities.

You will work with RS Logix 500/5000, Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI, and robotics, improving MTBF while growing your skills through on-the-job experiences and internal training programs.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of one year electrical experience (paid or unpaid).
• Minimum of one year PLC or Ladder Logic programming.
• Experience with FANUC robots is highly preferred.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot & problem solve.
• Physical ability to lift/move up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery and equipment including electric motors, pneumatic systems, conveyors, vision systems and plant support machines.
• Program Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, Vision Systems and networking.
• Engineer MTBF improvements.
• Grow knowledge and skills through training and on-the-job experiences.

Education

Associate's Degree (A.A. or A.S.)

Equivalent experience

Tools

RSLogix 500/5000

Allen Bradley PLCs

HMI

Vision Systems

Networking

Job description

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. is hiring a Controls Technician to repair and program PLCs, HMIs and vision systems in our clean, climate-controlled facility. This role includes night shifts on a rotating schedule with a $1 shift differential and extensive training opportunities.

You will work with RS Logix 500/5000, Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI, and robotics, improving MTBF while growing your skills through on-the-job experiences and internal training programs.