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Controls Technician

Plastipak
Newark, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2026
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!

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
  • Engineer MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) improvements

You Have

  • Associate's Degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent is strongly preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of electrical and mechanical experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years of PLC programming and troubleshooting ladder logic
  • Strong ability to troubleshoot & problem solve
  • 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

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