E Tech at Plastipak Packaging Inc. in Pineville, Louisiana

Job Description:

As an Electrical Technician, you’ll take your electronics & programming skills to the next level in a high-growth industry with exceptional job security & advancement opportunities.   You 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

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  Set Schedules: 12-hour shifts & a rotating 2-week standard schedule of 3 days, then 4 days is 15 working days a month as a full-time associate!


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  Stability & Growth: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty!


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  Advancement: We prioritize promotion from within!


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  Rewards: Receive premium pay for your valued skills!


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  Peace of Mind: We’ve been in the community for 20 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty


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  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 preferred.


• Minimum of one year of electrical or mechanical experience.  This can be experience gained through paid or unpaid work & education.


• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an Electrical Technician in a manufacturing environment.


• 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.


• Or a combined foundation of skills, practical experience and education that demonstrate your suitability for the position.

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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