Automation Technician

Plastipak Packaging • Champaign, IL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Ability to work Night Shift (6:45pm-7:15am) on 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 is strongly preferred
• Minimum of one year of electrical experience. This can be experience gained through paid or unpaid work & education
• Minimum of one year of PLC or Ladder Logic Programming
• Experience with FANUC robots is highly preferred
• Strong ability to troubleshoot & problem solve
• Physical requirement includes ability to lift & move up to 75 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of RS Logix 500, 5000, computer networking, HMI and robotics

Responsibilities

• 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 your knowledge and skills through a wide-variety of training & on-the-job experiences

Benefits

• 12-hour shifts & a unique rotating standard schedule
• Convenient location right off I-72 & I-57
• Promote-from-within business practice
• Premium pay & benefits
• 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 feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees