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
As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:
Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak designs and manufactures high-quality, rigid plastic containers for the food, beverage and consumer products industries including cleaning, automotive and aerosol products. A global leader in the packaging and recycling industries, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees.
As part of a team driven by innovation and committed to sustainability, associates support our operations around the globe allowing us to provide packaging for some of the world’s most recognized and respected brands.
Guided by solid values and principles, Plastipak is an organization of opportunities. We are proud to invest in our associates—offering a safe, positive and collaborative environment where they can succeed and grow their careers.
From technicians and engineers to operators and analysts, Plastipak has countless rewarding and challenging opportunities available for those seeking a career in the packaging industry. Explore a career at Plastipak for the opportunity to improve the way consumers experience packaging worldwide.
For more information about Plastipak, visit plastipak.com.
