Electrical Controls Technician

Plastipak • Jackson Center, OH

6d

About The Position

The Electrical Controls Technician supports plant electrical systems, production equipment, and automation to help maintain safe and efficient production. The role provides electrical controls support and troubleshooting, helps maintain night-shift operations, and contributes to equipment reliability, production efficiency, and product quality. Work is on 3rd shift, Monday–Friday, and includes hands-on work with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and plant automation.

Requirements

• Ability to work 3rd shift, Monday–Friday.
• At least three years of PLC and HMI programming experience.
• Proficiency with Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View ME, motion control, and variable frequency drive (VFD) technologies.
• Proficiency with Cognex vision systems.
• Experience with Yaskawa and FANUC robots and Ethernet networking.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate across production, maintenance, and technical teams.
• Ability to frequently lift and move up to 55 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Pressco vision systems and MiR autonomous robots.
• Mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical controls support and troubleshoot production equipment, equipment power supplies, and plant electrical distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot and support PLC programs and HMIs to keep night-shift operations running efficiently.
• Support and help coordinate night-shift Technical Support activities with Maintenance and Technical Leaders, prioritizing equipment issues and daily tasks.
• Identify root causes of equipment breakdowns, coordinate resources to make repairs, and verify corrective actions resolve problems.
• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and improve vision control systems.
• Modify equipment programs for engineering changes and performance improvements, and maintain current program backups for machinery and automation.
• Recommend improvements to equipment reliability, production efficiency, and product quality.
• Participate in equipment safety reviews and risk assessments.
• Help train manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.

Benefits

• Wellness programs.
• Health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life insurance.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Accidental insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Hospital indemnity insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution and profit-sharing feature.
• Paid time off: 80 hours within the first year, with 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed