Electrical Technician - Full-time / Part-time

As an Electrical Technician, you will work with departments across the facility to formulate & execute plans, with an eye on continually exceeding our high quality & safety standards, as well as improving waste & production outcomes.

We Offer

• Stability & Growth: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty!
• Advancement: We prioritize promotion from within!
• Comfort:  Our food-grade facility is exceptionally clean & climate-controlled!

You Will

• Apply 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 & plant support machines.
• Program Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI’s, Vision Systems & networking. 
• Document PLC programs using RS Logix 5, 500 & 5000 software.
• Draw electrical schematics in AutoCAD 2000 LT & AutoCAD 2005. 
• Troubleshoot & diagnose problems by applying various troubleshooting techniques with the use of computers, PLC’s, voltage meters, current meters, oscilloscopes & electrical formulas.
• Perform electrical preventive maintenance, including screw tightening, component replacement, visual inspection, panel cleaning, panel wiring, wire tracing & panel documenting.
• Design & install safety controls upgrades to protect workers & machines, with an eye on meeting or exceeding industry requirements, maintaining our standing as an America’s Safest Companies.
• Engineer MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) improvements.
• Share responsibility of on-call technical support on a rotating schedule.

You Have 

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.  Associate's Degree in Electrical Studies is a plus.
• Proficiency with PLC (Programmatic Logic Controller), AutoCAD, RS Logix 5, 500 and 5000 software.
• Working knowledge of Rockwell Software RSlogix 5/500/5000, Factorytalk View Studio, Siemens Step 7.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Industrial electrical troubleshooting skills & manufacturing system knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot Industrial controls systems.
• Variable frequency drive experience.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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