Automation 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.

We Offer

• Set 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 Will

• Use 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 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

You Have

• 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

You'll Earn

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

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Schematics
• Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Industrial Robot Programming
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
• Industrial Electrical Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
• Servo Motors
• Industrial Robot (Fanuc)