Controls Technician

Controls Technician

Join Plastipak as a Controls Technician in a safe and supportive work environment. You will use your knowledge of RS Logix 500, RS Logix 5000, and computer networking to repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as electric motors, pneumatic and conveyor systems, vision systems, production equipment, and plant support machines. You will also program Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and networking, and engineer MTBF improvements.

• Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Program Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and networking.
• Engineer MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) improvements.
• Grow your knowledge and skills through a wide variety of training and on‑the‑job experiences.

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

Night shift (6:45pm–7:15am) on a 3 days on / 2 days off / 2 days on / 3 days off cycle. Pay range is $25.00–$30.00 per hour with a $1.00 per hour shift differential for night shift.

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including 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
• Paid Time Off – 80 hours in the first year with 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.