What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Technician position at Plastipak Careers?
Plastipak is hiring a Controls Technician to join our team in Medina, OH. This is great opportunity to sharpen existing skills with programs like Allen Bradly, vision systems, and HMIs. The Controls Technician is part of our general maintenance team with specific focus on electrical diagnosis, repair, and troubleshooting. 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 Offer:
- Consistent Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift (7 AM -3 PM)
- Job Stability: Proudly serving the community for many years with long-term stability—even during market uncertainty
- Competitive Rewards: Premium pay for your technical expertise
- Convenient Location: Right off W. Smith Road near the Medina County Fairgrounds
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 motors, pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, vision systems, production equipment, and plant support machines
- Program Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, Vision Systems, and networking
- Troubleshoot and update existing Allen Bradley PLC and HMI programming
- Engineer MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) improvements
- Grow your knowledge and skills through a wide variety of training & on-the-job experiences
You Have:
- An associate's Degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent is strongly preferred
- You have a minimum of 3 years of electrical experience with industrial manufacturing equipment
- You have a minimum of 3 years of experience with PLC programming
- Strong ability to troubleshoot & problem solve electrical issues in manufacturing setting
- Physical requirement includes the ability to lift & move up to 75 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation
As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:
- 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
- Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements
Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
In 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.