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 a Controls Technician.We OfferSet Schedules: We offer 12-hour shifts & a unique rotating standard schedule!Convenience: Our food-grade clean & climate-controlled facility is located right off I-72 & I-57!Advancement: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice!Premium pay & benefits, including 18 days of paid time off a year!You WillUse your knowledge of RS Logix 500, 5000, computer networking, HMI and robotics to repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as electric, motor, pneumatic, conveyor systems, vision systems, production equipment and plant support machinesProgram Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI's, Vision Systems and networkingEngineer MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) improvementsGrow your knowledge and skills through a wide-variety of training & on-the-job experiencesYou HaveAbility to work Night Shift (6:45pm-7:15am) on schedule cycle of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, repeatAssociate's Degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent is strongly preferredMinimum of one year of electrical experience. This can be experience gained through paid or unpaid work & educationMinimum of one year of PLC or Ladder Logic ProgrammingExperience with FANUC robots is highly preferredStrong ability to troubleshoot & problem solvePhysical requirement includes ability to lift & move up to 75 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodationYou'll Earn$25.00 - $30.00 per hourNight shift includes a shift differential of $1.00 per hourAs a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:Wellness ProgramsHealth Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & VisionEAP, Employee Assistance ProgramLife InsuranceAccidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceDisability Insurance:  Short-Term & Long-TermAccidental InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing featurePaid Time Off    - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increasesPaid Company HolidaysDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountCaregiving via Care.comPet InsuranceTuition Assistance ProgramSons and Daughters Scholarship ProgramTravel AssistanceEmployee Discount Programs*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirementsPlastipak is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIn order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.