Controls Technician

Plastipak Packaging Inc. (US)

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Plastipak - Medina, OH Until 9/12/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 14, 2026 Last posted July 14, 2026
Job description
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:

  • Advancement: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice!

  • Premium pay & benefits

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

  • Edit and review programming using Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, 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 day shift, Monday to Friday, 7 AM – 3 PM

  • An associate's Degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent is strongly preferred

  • You have a minimum of 3-5 years of electrical experience in an industrial setting with control systems

  • Strong ability to troubleshoot & problem solve

  • Physical requirements include 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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About this role

Summary

Maintain and troubleshoot control systems including PLCs, HMIs, and robotics in manufacturing.

Job title

Controls Technician

Experience level

3-5 years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Medina, Ohio; on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

RS Logix 500RS Logix 5000networkingHMIrobotics

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

PLC programmingindustrial control systemsautomationroboticsnetworking
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Medina, OH 44256, USA

On-site City