plastipak

Controls Technician

3310 West Springfield Avenue, Champaign, IL 61822

Full-time · $25–$30/hr (as posted)

First seen by offpeak October 4, 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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