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Plastipak

Controls Technician

Plastipak - Champaign, IL

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
25 Sept 2026

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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 a Controls 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:

  • 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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