Electrical Controls Technician

Plastipak · Plastipak - Jackson Center, OH

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Level: Technician
Team: Controls
Industry: Packaging
Posted: Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level controls role at Plastipak (packaging) in Plastipak - Jackson Center, OH.

Tools it names: Root cause, PLC, Robotics, Automation
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $54k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 38 live postings that list pay, out of 1903 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 226 other live controls postings in the US.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Automation 61%
✓ PLC 58%
✓ Robotics 35%
Team leadership 26%
✓ Root cause 25%
Union environment 23%

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At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentionedLifts up to 55 lbs

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This plant: Plastipak in Plastipak - Jackson Center

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As an Electrical Engineering Support Technician, you’ll help keep production running safely and efficiently by supporting plant electrical systems, troubleshooting automation, and improving equipment performance.

Shift: 3rd Shift, Monday–Friday

We Offer

•Set Schedule: Work 3rd shift, Monday–Friday.
•Advancement: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice!
•Skill Development: Expand your technical skills through hands-on work with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and plant automation- plus continued training and certification opportunities.

You Will

•Provide electrical controls support and troubleshooting for production equipment, equipment power supplies, and plant electrical distribution systems.
•Troubleshoot and support PLC programs and HMIs to keep night shift operations running efficiently.
•Support and help coordinate night shift Technical Support activities, working with Maintenance and Technical Leaders to prioritize equipment issues and daily tasks.
•Identify the root causes of equipment breakdowns, coordinate resources to make repairs, and verify that corrective actions resolve the problem.
•Design, implement, troubleshoot, and improve vision control systems.
•Modify equipment programs for engineering changes and performance improvements, and maintain current program backups for machinery and automation.
•Recommend improvements to equipment reliability, production efficiency, and product quality.
•Participate in equipment safety reviews and risk assessments, and help train manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.

You Have

•Ability to work 3rd shift, Monday–Friday.
•A minimum of three years of PLC and HMI programming experience.
•Proficiency with Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View ME, motion control, and variable frequency drive (VFD) technologies.
•Proficiency with Cognex vision systems.
•Experience with Yaskawa and FANUC robots and Ethernet networking.
•Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across production, maintenance, and technical teams.
•Knowledge of Pressco vision systems and MiR autonomous robots is a plus.
•Mechanical skills are a plus.
•Ability to frequently lift and move up to 55 pounds, with or without 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