Job Description

We are seeking a qualified Electrical Technician to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will maintain, service, and troubleshoot existing equipment on site property: making adjustments and/or mechanical/electrical repairs as needed in a safe, efficient manner. At Plastipak, our Associates take pride in maintaining high standards of quality products and a positive team culture. We are also proud to be recognized as one of America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.

We Offer

• Convenience: Food-grade, clean, and climate-controlled facility!
• Schedule: Monday – Friday.
• Rewards: Receive premium pay for your valued skills with potential to be recognized for your expertise and contributions.
• Advancement: We prioritize promotion from within!
• State-of-the-Art Equipment: Work with our top-of-the-line equipment from industry leaders, as well as our own proprietary technologies!

You Will

• Program various PLCs, HMI’s, Vision Systems & networking.
• Document PLC programs using RS Logix 5, 500 & 5000 software.
• Diagnose and repair both mechanical and electrical equipment using various troubleshooting techniques and make necessary adjustments.
• Perform electrical preventive maintenance, including component replacement, visual inspection, panel cleaning, panel wiring, wire tracing & panel documenting.
• Design & install safety control upgrades to increase protection, with a focus on meeting or exceeding industry requirements.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve equipment performance and reliability.

You Have

• Associate's Degree (A.A. or A.S.) preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of electrical or mechanical experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, and control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot de-energized/live circuits, PLC, HMI, VFD, Controls, Motors, and Sensors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of wiring and designing of circuits.
• Experience reading schematics/blueprints.
• Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.

You Will Earn

• $35.00 and up, based on experience.
• California and Federal overtime rules apply.

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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