Controls Technician

Looking for a job opportunity with a future in a safe & supportive work environment? Do you care about keeping your skills sharp? If you are ready to take your skills to the next level in a high-growth industry with exceptional job security and potential for advancement, join Plastipak as an Automation Technician.

• Set Schedules: 12‑hour shifts & a unique rotating standard schedule.
• Convenience:
  Food‑grade clean & climate‑controlled facility located right off I‑72 & I‑57.
• Advancement:
  Strong promote‑from‑within business practice.
• Premium pay & benefits, including 18 days of paid time off a year.

• Use RS Logix 500 & 5000, computer networking, HMI and robotics knowledge to repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as electric, motor, pneumatic, conveyor systems, vision systems, production equipment and plant support machines.
• Program Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI’s, Vision Systems and networking.
• Engineer MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) improvements.
• Grow knowledge and skills through a wide variety of training & on‑the‑job experiences.

• Ability to work Night Shift (6:45 pm‑7:15 am) on a schedule cycle of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, repeat.
• Associate’s Degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent, strongly preferred.
• Minimum one year of electrical experience (paid or unpaid work & education).
• Minimum one year of PLC or Ladder Logic Programming.
• Experience with FANUC robots is highly preferred.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot & problem solve.
• Physical requirement: ability to lift & move up to 75 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• $25.00 - $30.00 per hour.
• Night shift includes a shift differential of $1.00 per hour.

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage (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 in the first year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via
• 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.